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Financial Accountant

In2 Consult
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Location

London, Greater London E14 5EA, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Financial Accountant position is located in Canary Wharf and offers a salary range of £52,000-£57,200 plus benefits.
  • Candidates should be part qualified or newly qualified with a solid background in financial reporting and management accounting.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing statutory accounts, supporting financial statement preparation, and ensuring compliance with reporting standards.
  • The role also involves supervising two Accounts Receivable Clerks and providing training to the finance team on best practices.
  • Experience with accounting software and strong Excel skills are essential for this position.
Financial Accountant (Part Qualified/Newly Qualified)

Location: Canary Wharf (2 days in office)Salary: £52,000-£57,200 + benefits

Purpose of Job

The Financial Accountant will ensure the delivery of efficient and effective finance services by assisting with statutory accounting activities and ensuring the content, accuracy, and timeliness of financial accounts.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare statutory accounts for all subsidiaries, ensuring high-quality standards to streamline the audit process.
  • Support the preparation of financial statements in collaboration with senior finance leadership.
  • Produce and review monthly balance sheets for all entities, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliations.
  • Ensure compliance with current reporting standards and regulations in accounting practices and records.
  • Provide training and guidance to the finance team on evolving standards and best practices.
  • Accurately complete VAT returns for the group and individual entities, meeting statutory deadlines and optimizing VAT recovery within legal frameworks.
  • Assist with internal and external audits, implementing recommendations to improve financial practices and controls.
  • Supervision of 2 Accounts Receivable Clerks 
What We're Looking For:
  • Solid background in financial reporting and management accounting
  • Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., SAP, SAGE, XERO, or similar systems).
  • Strong Excel skills, including advanced functions (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).
  • Experience in multi-currency accounting and month-end processes.
  • Excellent communication skills with a proactive and analytical mindset.
  • Proven track record of process improvement and delivering results under deadlines.

Position: Financial Accountant (Part Qualified/Newly Qualified)Location: Canary Wharf (2 days in office)Salary: £52,000-£57,200 + benefits

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.