Financial Accountant

An Independent Public Sector and Government Organisation based in London is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their team. The business has excellent progression structures in place, frequently promoting from within.

Role and Responsibilities

The Financial Accountant you will provide financial support to the Head of Financial Reporting and the CFO. You will work collaboratively with the Finance Team and manage two members of staff in an open, encouraging and supportive manner.

As Financial Accountant, your key duties will include:  

• Leading on the preparation of the statutory financial accounts, including the co-ordination of tasks within the team
• Submission of consolidation returns and liaison with the associated Central Government department
• Helping to improve financial awareness across the organisation by building relationships and acting as a Subject Matter Expert
• Management of two members of the finance team, including undertaking performance reviews and co-ordinating and managing their workloads as appropriate
• Monthly reconciliation of income and producing a monthly balance sheet
• Maintaining the fixed asset register, including accounting for additions, disposals and depreciation and adjusting fixed asset values to reflect current cost
• Ad hoc project work, including playing a key role in an upcoming system transformation
• Opportunity to act as a business partner with one of the key directorates, including holding budget meetings with the directors

You will work autonomously, managing your own performance and holding yourself accountable for meeting individual, team and corporate objectives.

Candidate Requirements

• Fully Qualified Accountant
• Superb communication skills and a proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships
• The ability to make effective decisions in a timely manner
• Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Adaptability and pro-activity
• A problem-solving attitude and the ability to prioritise effectively
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Experience of preparing UK Annual Financial Accounts (If you are from an Audit background, exposure to preparing accounts is preferred but not essential)
• Management experience is desirable but not essential

Salary, Contract and Benefits

• Excellent salary from £45,000 to £48,000
• Permanent, full time contract (part time candidates also considered)
• Competitive benefits package plus pension and annual leave
• Great working environment, including flexible working
• Development programmes
  Career progression prospects

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If you have the skills and experience required for this exciting Financial Accountant role based in London, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with a recent CV today.