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Financial Accountant Reconciliations

Arthur
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 14 days
Location

London, Greater London EC2V7NQ, England

Salary

£80,000 - £96,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for a skilled Finance Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract focused on enhancing monthly reconciliation processes.
  • The role requires a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with experience in the insurance or financial services sectors.
  • Candidates should have strong expertise in GL reconciliations and familiarity with multi-entity groups.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, which is commensurate with experience, and requires a proven ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • This role presents an opportunity to contribute to the financial stability of a growing international business with potential for extension or permanent placement.
Finance Accountant (Reconciliations) - 6 Month FTCWe are seeking a skilled Finance Accountant to play a crucial role in enhancing and standardizing our monthly reconciliation processes. This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant to contribute to the financial stability and efficiency of a growing international business.Role Overview:As a Finance Accountant, you will be responsible for performing monthly reconciliations across the group’s general ledger (GL) accounts, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved efficiently. You will collaborate closely with internal teams to streamline reconciliation processes, particularly in the context of potential future mergers and acquisitions.Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform monthly reconciliations for GL accounts across various entities within the group.
  • Standardize reconciliation processes across both existing and newly acquired entities.
  • Track and reconcile intercompany balances regularly.
  • Produce detailed reports on reconciliation status and manage communication of results across the finance team.
  • Support the implementation of financial controls and governance programs.
Skills and Experience:
  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with experience in the insurance or financial services sectors.
  • Strong expertise in GL reconciliations with proven problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with working in multi-entity groups with different functional currencies.
  • Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Sun Systems) and advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and reconciliations.
  • Ability to handle multiple deadlines, particularly during busy periods like month-end and year-end.
This is initially a six-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension or becoming a permanent role, depending on business needs. If you're ready to take on a challenge in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

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