Senior Accountant

We are seeking a Financial Accountant to provide financial accounting services for our client and its related entities. In this role, you will ensure accurate and transparent financial reporting, supporting key leadership with month-end close, fixed asset management, and the production of statutory accounts. You will also act as the main point of contact for external auditors

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS for the organisation and its subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Audit Management:
  • Oversee the day-to-day management of interim and year-end audits, ensuring audit files are uploaded in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with auditors and finance teams to resolve issues and maintain adherence to audit schedules.
  • Escalate any audit-related issues promptly.
• International Financial Reporting: Assist with the preparation of financial statements and year-end audits for international subsidiaries.
• Climate & ESG Reporting:
  • Prepare climate and ESG reports, including CO2 emissions reporting across scopes 1, 2, and 3.
  • Work with stakeholders to gather necessary information for timely reporting.
• Fixed Assets Management: Manage the accounting process for fixed assets, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting policies and IFRS, including lease accounting.
• Investment Accounting: Oversee monthly accounting for investment portfolio valuations.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Prepare or review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany balances.
• Statistical Reporting: Compile and submit reports for the Office of National Statistics.
• IFRS Compliance: Stay informed on changes to IFRS and communicate their impact to relevant team members.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Finance Business Partnering Team and other finance staff on reporting matters.

Candidate Profile

• Education: A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Experience:
  • Solid experience in financial accounting and reporting.
  • Strong understanding of complex accounting issues and IFRS application.
  • Experience with accounting software like Microsoft Nav, Business Central, or similar is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with sustainability and climate reporting is a plus.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates