Financial Accountant | Hybrid (Central London) | 6-Month Contract (Potential to Extend) | Fixed-Term or Day Rate OptionWe’re working with a leading asset management business helping them find an experienced Financial Accountant. This is a great opportunity to step into a role where you’ll take ownership of financial reporting, reconciliations, and statutory accounts for multiple UK entities. The role is initially for 6 months, but there’s potential to extend, and it could be offered as either a fixed-term contract or a day rate position.The RoleYou’ll be responsible for keeping the books in order, producing income statements, balance sheets, and other key financial reports in line with UK GAAP and statutory requirements. You’ll also play a key part in the annual audit process, liaising with auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure everything runs smoothly. The role involves managing fixed assets, tax computations, cashbooks, and financial instruments, so we’re looking for someone with solid technical accounting skills and a keen eye for detail.What You’ll Be Doing

Preparing income statements, balance sheets, and other financial reports for multiple UK entities.
Ensuring accounts are compliant with UK GAAP, the Companies Act, and best accounting practices.
Supporting the annual external audit, working closely with auditors and internal teams.
Managing the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate additions, disposals, and depreciation.
Producing corporation tax computations and providing group relief information.
Handling cashbook allocations and reconciliations across managed companies.
Posting ledger entries for loans, bond issues, and derivative financial instruments while ensuring regulatory compliance (UK-EMIR).
Overseeing hedge relationships, including effectiveness testing and reporting.
Supporting monthly internal management reporting for key departments.
Assisting with ad-hoc finance queries as they come up.

What We’re Looking For

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with solid experience in financial reporting.
Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and statutory reporting requirements.
Experience working with Oracle or similar accounting systems.
Background in a regulated industry (bonus if you have experience in asset-heavy businesses).
Confident working independently but also happy to collaborate with teams across the business.
Proactive and adaptable—always looking for ways to improve reporting processes.
Experience handling tax, audits, and complex financial instruments is a plus!

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