Financial Accountant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
City of London, London
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Finance & Accounting
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SKILLS

Financial Accounting Statutory Accounts Preparation Audit Support Tax Computations Balance Sheet Reconciliations Month-End Close Microsoft Excel Variance Analysis

FULL DESCRIPTION

Financial Accountant

Location: City of London, London | Salary: £350.00 - £400.00 per day + Inside Ir35 | Type: Contract

The Job

As the Financial Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the annual external audit and liaising with auditors
  • Leading the preparation of UK statutory accounts and Group consolidated financial statements
  • Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal finance policies
  • Preparing and reviewing monthly reports, including variance analysis
  • Supporting month end close and reporting activities
  • Reviewing balance sheets, cashflows and bank reconciliations
  • Preparing tax computations and working with external tax advisors
  • Acting as a key link between Controlling, FP&A and wider business stakeholders
  • Responding to ad hoc finance queries and delivering timely analysis
  • Supporting internal controls and finance governance
  • Assisting with ad hoc projects, system implementations and continuous improvement initiatives

You

  • ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
  • At least 3 years post qualification experience
  • Big 4 background preferred
  • Strong experience preparing or auditing statutory financial statements
  • Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and regulations
  • Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
  • Confident using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross functionally
  • Comfortable working independently, under pressure and to deadlines

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