Financial Accountant - 12 month contract
City of London, London
Financial Accountant - 12 month contract
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City of London, London
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The Role
We are looking for a newly qualified Financial Accountant the Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term basis in London.
This is a hybrid role based in our London office (2-3 days in the office)
The successful applicant must be an Immediately Available Newly Qualified Accountant from Practice with Financial Services Clients/Experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the trial balance for our UK entities.
- Execute the month-end close process, including journal entries, general ledger postings, and bank and intercompany reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
- Prepare detailed analyses of key general ledger account movements.
- Ensure a robust control environment by conducting monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies.
- Prepare both consolidated and stand-alone annual financial statements in accordance with FRS102.
- Support external audit processes by preparing audit schedules and working papers.
- Ensure compliance with VAT and tax regulations, including completing VAT returns and handling regulatory reporting.
- Collaborate with the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team to support group-level reporting and budgeting.
- Proactively identify and implement process improvements for greater efficiency.
- Contribute to various ad hoc finance projects as required.
Requirements
- Immediately Available Newly Qualified Accountant from Practice
- Financial Services Experience
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
- Able to work within a fast-paced setting.
- Full Right to work in the UK
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Marks Sattin office.
Marks Sattin is part of Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited and we are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Nuerodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Businness in relation to this role.
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