Financial Accountant

On-site in London·Added 2 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page UK

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Overview

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 a year
About £4,020 - £4,260 a month after tax.
Contract: Permanent contract

Skills

Nice to have

Excel

Requirements

ACA qualified with a max 0-2 years' post-qualification experience.
Financial services experience is advantageous.
First Time Industry Movers from Practice desirable.
Good understanding of IFRS; consolidation experience is beneficial.
Exposure to month-end processes, management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
Strong Excel skills; Power BI exposure would be advantageous.
Analytical, detail-oriented and adaptable, with strong communication skills.
Happy to work 4 days in the office per week (5 days during probation).

Pay & benefits

Competitive salary and benefits
Opportunity to join a high-growth, private equity-backed business.
Broad exposure across financial reporting, compliance and business improvement activities.
Collaborative small-team environment with strong learning and development opportunities.
Chance to help build and enhance a best-in-class finance function

The role

Summary

An excellent opportunity for a newly qualified ACA accountant to join a growing financial services business and support financial reporting across entities. The role offers exposure to management reporting, statutory accounts, controls enhancement and stakeholder reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Join a PE-backed business with ambitious growth plans.
Broad role with exposure to reporting, controls and process improvement.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading financial services and technology organisation operating in the investment sector. Backed by private equity investment, the business is pursuing a significant growth strategy and continues to develop its service offering and operational capabilities.

Job Description

Support the month-end close process and preparation of management accounts.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and account substantiation.
Assist with board and investor reporting.
Support VAT, tax and other compliance-related activities.
Assist with statutory accounts preparation and external audit requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and automation.
Contribute to ad hoc analysis, projects and wider finance initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

ACA qualified with a max 0-2 years' post-qualification experience.
Financial services experience is advantageous.
First Time Industry Movers from Practice desirable.
Good understanding of IFRS; consolidation experience is beneficial.
Exposure to month-end processes, management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
Strong Excel skills; Power BI exposure would be advantageous.
Analytical, detail-oriented and adaptable, with strong communication skills.
Happy to work 4 days in the office per week (5 days during probation).

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits
Opportunity to join a high-growth, private equity-backed business.
Broad exposure across financial reporting, compliance and business improvement activities.
Collaborative small-team environment with strong learning and development opportunities.
Chance to help build and enhance a best-in-class finance function

About Michael Page UK

Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.

Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.