Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant  
Central London | £300 - £500 per day (Outside IR35) | Initial 4 Month Contract

The Opportunity:

Are you a chartered Financial Accountant with a passion for navigating complex financial landscapes?

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity to work on an industry-first ownership transition programme. This high-profile role presents an extraordinary chance to be involved in a unique transformation in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Balance Sheets: Ensure that financial statements are accurate and balanced in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Reconciliation: Perform thorough reconciliations of high-value assets and other accounts, ensuring completeness and accuracy in all financial records.
• Manage high-value assets effectively, ensuring proper documentation and reporting in line with organisational policies.
• Prepare financial reports and statements that comply with governing bodies and other relevant financial regulations.
• Review financial data and assist in resolving discrepancies through diligent investigation and communication with stakeholders.
• Liaise comfortably with senior staff to provide updates on financial matters and collaborate on strategic financial decisions.

Essential Criteria:

• Chartered Financial Accountant with relevant experience with mergers, acquisitions or contract transfers.
• Strong financial reporting experience including analysis, reporting, and integration during acquisition and merger activities.
• Ability to liaise effectively with senior management and key stakeholders, ensuring smooth financial operations during complex transactions.

Closing Date: Friday 4th April 2025

Likely Job Titles:

Financial Accountant, Group Accountant,, Statutory Accountant, Finance Manager, Group Financial Accountant, Senior Asset Manager, Investment Accountant, Finance Business Partner (for large assets), Corporate Finance Manager, Financial Strategy Manager, Portfolio Accountant, Financial Risk Manager,  Financial Operations Manager, Asset Valuation Specialist, Chief Accountant, Financial Reporting Manager

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.