Financial Accountant

An international financial services organisation is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its European Finance team. The role focuses on financial accounting, general ledger control, month-end reporting and statutory compliance across multiple entities. The successful candidate will support accurate and timely financial reporting, maintain robust financial controls, analyse profit and loss and balance sheet movements, and work closely with internal stakeholders and offshore finance teams. This is an opportunity to join a growing finance function undergoing transformation, with a focus on improving processes, strengthening controls, enhancing reporting and implementing new financial systems and automation.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain accurate general ledger records and ensure journals comply with accounting policies.Support month-end close, ensuring revenue, costs, accruals and prepayments are recorded accurately and on time.Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances and manage financial risks.Analyse profit and loss movements and provide supporting financial commentary.Prepare statutory financial statements for designated entities in accordance with UK GAAP or IFRS.Support external audits and liaise with auditors and external financial service providers.Manage software capitalisation and other technical accounting activities.Review and approve journals and reconciliations prepared by offshore shared services teams.Prepare accurate and timely management accounts and financial reporting.Provide detailed financial analysis, investigate variances and communicate findings to stakeholders.Build effective relationships with finance colleagues, business partners and senior management.Support European entities with financial reporting and coordinate with international finance teams.Oversee the general ledger and financial reporting for a designated overseas entity, including regulatory returns.Support Group Finance with technical accounting matters and new accounting standards.Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, controls and efficiency.Contribute to the implementation and ongoing development of a new ERP or financial accounting system.Support automation initiatives and improvements to management information.Work with offshore teams to improve service delivery, review outputs and identify opportunities to transfer activities.Proactively identify financial risks and recommend practical solutions.Contribute to wider finance projects and ad hoc activities.Must Haves:ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant.Accounting or finance experience gained in industry or professional practice.Experience preparing financial statements under UK GAAP or IFRS.Strong understanding of financial accounting, general ledger controls and month-end processes.Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.