Financial Accountant
Location: Central London (Hybrid – 2 days in the office)
Pay Rate: £30.22 per hour
Contract: Temporary (with the potential to become permanent)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Interviews to take place immediately with a view to an immediate start
This is an opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a highly respected Professional Membership Body known for supporting its members and associates, and for championing high standards across its sector. The organisation plays a key role in shaping its profession and offers a collaborative, purpose-driven working environment where people take pride in the impact of their work.
Overview
This is a broad and hands-on Financial Accountant role, ideal for an experienced Financial Accountant who enjoys both technical accounting and working closely with stakeholders. You’ll take ownership of key areas such as financial reporting, VAT and tax compliance, and financial controls, while also playing a part in improving systems and processes.
You’ll be working as part of a supportive finance team, with responsibility for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data and providing insight to help inform decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Preparing subsidiary financial statements and supporting the production of consolidated accounts
- Ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and fully reconciled, including intercompany balances
- Taking full ownership of quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and meeting all statutory deadlines
- Acting as the main point of contact for external VAT and Corporation Tax advisors, supporting all related queries and submissions
- Maintaining the fixed asset register and overseeing key balance sheet reconciliations
- Monitoring debtor and creditor positions and proactively managing aged balances
- Supporting the development and improvement of finance systems, including Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Maintaining and strengthening financial controls, policies, and procedures
- Overseeing cash flow, investments, and fund accounting activities
- Leading on payroll accounting, including the accurate posting and reconciliation of salaries, pensions, and related liabilities
- Ensuring pension contributions are correctly accounted for and aligned with payroll and finance records
- Supporting and reviewing supplier payment runs and expense processes
- Acting as a key point of contact for auditors, banks, and other external partners
- Deputising for the Group Financial Reporting Manager when required
- Team Management
- Supporting and mentoring the Finance Administrator
- Leading regular check-ins, performance reviews, and day-to-day guidance
- Contributing to a positive, collaborative team culture
Your experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong financial reporting experience, ideally within a group environment
- Confident handling technical accounting matters, including VAT and payroll-related accounting
- Comfortable engaging with non-finance stakeholders and explaining financial information clearly
- Strong Excel skills and good overall financial systems knowledge (Dynamics 365 Business Central desirable)
- Detail-focused, proactive, and solutions-driven approach
- Experience supporting or managing others, even in an informal capacity
- Willingness to improve processes, get involved, and make a tangible impact
If you have the skills, experience, and qualifications required for this role and are available to start immediately, please submit your CV for immediate review.