Independent financial advisory and asset management firm. Operating in 27 countries.
Looking to hire a finance professional to fill the position of Financial Accountant at our London Financial Advisory office. The successful candidate will report to the Financial Accountant (VP).

The role's responsibilities include:

• Preparation of the annual statutory financial statements
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Accounting, disclosure, and reconciliation of the defined benefit pension schemes
• Accounting of key non-compensation accruals and expenses
• Participate in Budgeting and Forecasting
• Accounting and reconciliation of Intercompany recharges and transactions
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
• Perform ad-hoc analysis for internal and external reporting purposes
• Ad hoc requests and project work when required

Key Skills:

• 0-2 years+ post qualified ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) with strong analytical skills
• PC literate with extensive familiarity of Microsoft Excel, Word
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - articulate and confident, including ability to effectively liaise with various senior stakeholders within the business
• Ability to prioritise, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Accuracy and a high attention to detail
• A high level of self-motivation, autonomy, and initiative
• Ability to maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct

Desirable Key Skills:

• Knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102) and US GAAP
• Experienced in preparation of financial statements and statutory reporting
• Experience using IRIS accounts production software or similar
• Experience of multi-currency accounting and consolidations
• Experience of the SAP general ledger system and Analysis for Office