Position Overview
Join our Finance team in London as a Financial Reporting Accountant, a role that combines technical accounting expertise with the opportunity to modernise our systems and provide strategic financial insights. The position involves owning the month‑end process, ensuring robust controls, and acting as a key business partner to senior finance leaders and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Master the month‑end close: calculate and post monthly journals, prepare accurate balance‑sheet reconciliations for accruals, debtors, and tax.
- Deliver management insights: prepare monthly management accounts, investigate variances and present clear financial clarity to budget holders and wider teams.
- Manage regulatory compliance: lead the delivery of multi‑framework financial reporting, complete submissions for HMRC, the FCA, ONS, quarter‑end VAT and annual PSA returns.
- Provide technical guidance: offer clear IFRS advice, draft accounting judgement papers on evolving disclosure requirements.
- Strengthen audit and controls: support internal and external audits, embed rigorous internal financial controls and ensure SOX reporting compliance.
- Act as a systems superuser: utilise SAP ByDesign and Concur for everyday journal postings, leverage Onestream for advanced financial reporting.
Qualifications
- Credentialed professional: ACA or ACCA/CIMA finalist or fully qualified, with a deep understanding of core financial accounting principles.
- Technical framework expert: proven knowledge of IFRS, exposure to USGAAP, and ability to draft formal accounting judgement papers.
- Analytical problem‑solver: strong numeric mindset, experienced in navigating complex technical issues under tight deadlines.
- Control and process‑focused: early detection of control weaknesses and confidence in implementing modern process improvements.
- Articulate communicator: capable of presenting clear, data‑driven financial insights to senior leadership and external partners.
- Advanced data and tools proficiency: highly proficient with enterprise accounting software (SAPByDesign, Concur) and Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel functions.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays; option to buy five additional days.
- Flexible parental leave: up to six months full pay for primary caregiver, four weeks full pay for secondary caregiver.
- Life‑event leave: extra days every two years for major life moments.
- Paid sabbatical after five years (two weeks) and ten years (four weeks) of service.
- Private medical insurance via BUPA covering pre‑existing conditions, plus health cash plan.
- Employer match of pension contributions up to five percent.
- Tax‑free life assurance policy of up to four times basic salary, with option to increase to ten times.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme for a new, fully insured car.
- Flexible benefits allocation each year for critical illness cover, dental, travel or gym membership.
Employment Practices
Simply Business is committed to providing equality and opportunities for all employees and candidates. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or relationship status at any stage of the hiring process or during employment.
Financial Reporting Accountant employer: Travelers Canada
Travelers is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide extensive benefits including private medical insurance, a generous holiday entitlement, and a wellness programme that supports your well-being. Join us to lead a talented team in shaping the future of cyber underwriting while enjoying a culture that values diversity and encourages professional development.
