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Financial Accountant
- Posted 14 July 2020
- Salary £30000 - £35000 per annum
- Location
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Accounting & Finance
- Referencebas982_1594730080
- Contact NameSinead Lennon-Smith
Job description
Our client, prestigious broker operating globally, based in the City of London, are looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team. Successful candidates will be part qualified ACA or equivalent.
Job Title: Financial Accountant
Main responsibilities:
Month end reporting
- Carrying out all month end accounting postings in an efficient and accurate manner following a set timetable, including preparation of support cost entries, revenue share accruals, PSA / P11D accruals and processing of intercompany debit notes;
- Analysing month on month and YTD variances and providing clear, accurate and meaningful commentary for key variances;
- Preparing month end balance sheet reconciliations to good standard with appropriate back up support and commentary on key movements;
- Calculating current and deferred tax provisions;
- Preparing month end reporting packages for Group Finance;
- Liaising with overseas offices and ensuring all inter-company balances are agreed and any disputes resolved.
Business partnering
- Developing a good understanding of the business and its products;
- Building a strong working rapport with the business managers and desk heads and acting as a first port of call for front office queries;
Half Year/Year end reporting
- Preparing HY and YE working papers for external auditors;
- Addressing and resolving audit queries;
- Preparing IFRS statutory workbooks at YE
Key skills, experience and competencies required to be successful in this role:
- Partly qualified accountant, AAT/ACA or equivalent and intention to continue studying.
- Big four audit firm training desirable
- Financial services experience preferable
- Proficient systems knowledge
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills especially excel
- Self-driven, enthusiastic and a good team player
- Ability to work under pressure and embrace change
- Proven ability to solve complex issues and reconcile differences
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)