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)