Financial Accountant

Description

Financial Accountant

Location: Central London (Hybrid – 2 days in the office)

Pay Rate: £30.22 per hour

Contract: Temporary (with the potential to become permanent)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Interviews to take place immediately with a view to an immediate start

This is an opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a highly respected professional membership body known for supporting its members and associates, and for championing high standards across its sector. The organisation plays a key role in shaping its profession and offers a collaborative, purpose-driven working environment where people take pride in the impact of their work.

Overview

This is a broad and hands-on Financial Accountant role, ideal for an experienced Financial Accountant who enjoys both technical accounting and working closely with stakeholders. You’ll take ownership of key areas such as financial reporting, VAT and tax compliance, and financial controls, while also playing a part in improving systems and processes.

You’ll be working as part of a supportive finance team, with responsibility for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data and providing insight to help inform decision-making.

Responsibilities

Preparing subsidiary financial statements and supporting the production of consolidated accounts

Ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and fully reconciled, including intercompany balances

Taking full ownership of quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and meeting all statutory deadlines

Acting as the main point of contact for external VAT and Corporation Tax advisors, supporting all related queries and submissions

Maintaining the fixed asset register and overseeing key balance sheet reconciliations

Monitoring debtor and creditor positions and proactively managing aged balances

Supporting the development and improvement of finance systems, including Dynamics 365 Business Central

Maintaining and strengthening financial controls, policies, and procedures

Overseeing cash flow, investments, and fund accounting activities

Leading on payroll accounting, including the accurate posting and reconciliation of salaries, pensions, and related liabilities

Ensuring xjnqpsq pension contributions are correctly accounted for and aligned with payroll and finance records

Supporting and reviewing supplier payment runs and expense processes

Acting as a key point of contact for auditors, banks, and other external partners

Deputising for the Group Financial Reporting Manager when required

Team Management

Supporting and mentoring the Finance Administrator

Leading regular check-ins, performance reviews, and day-to-day guidance

Contributing to a positive, collaborative team culture

If you have the skills, experience, and qualifications required for this role and are available to start immediately, please submit your CV for immediate review. Interviews to take place immediately with a view to a start thereafter

Ad ID: 5418188466