About the Role

We are seeking a Financial Accountant to join a leading infrastructure business based in Central London on a hybrid working basis. This pivotal role will support the delivery of high-quality financial reporting, control, and compliance activities across the business. You will work closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team to ensure month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and statutory obligations are met, while driving improvements across processes, systems, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review key month-end journals and reconciliations
• Maintain and review balance sheet control accounts
• Manage the fixed asset register, depreciation reviews, and capex monitoring
• Support lease accounting under IFRS 16, including asset and liability schedules
• Participate in internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules
• Collaborate with other finance functions (e.g., Commercial Finance, Shared Services) to ensure alignment and accuracy
• Assist in developing and documenting finance policies, controls, and procedures
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior team members
• Support the finance leadership team with ad hoc analysis and project work

Qualifications & Experience:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
• Strong background in financial accounting, with hands-on experience in month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial control
• Practice-trained (Big 4 or mid-tier) desirable
• Experience in a larger, multi-site, or complex organisation preferred
• Exposure to asset-heavy or leasing businesses highly desirable
• Knowledge of fixed asset, lease, or inventory accounting processes advantageous
• Good understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS, particularly IFRS 16
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, Navision, or Business Central strongly preferred
• Experience preparing audit packs or working with external auditors beneficial