Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Contract: Financial Planning & Analysis
Location: London, E14 9SH - Hybrid
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading provider of facilities services in the UK, is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a high-performing Controlling function. This team encompasses financial controls and assurance, financial reporting, and accounting services, playing a key role in supporting organisational performance through accurate financial management.

This position focuses on balance sheet control and income statement management and analysis. The successful candidate will support the Senior Financial Accountant in improving processes and procedures, driving efficiencies in cost management, and delivering accurate, timely financial reporting across customer contracts, while providing value-added financial insights to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate within a robust internal financial controls framework, completing Controls Self-Assessments and ensuring adherence to control procedures
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations in line with UK&I requirements and implement reviewer recommendations to improve reporting accuracy
• Support external audits, as well as Group and UK&I internal audits and Financial Controls & Assurance reviews
• Deliver month-end close activities for allocated accounts
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and revenue-related transactions across customer contracts during month-end
• Review overdue Accounts Receivable and Trade Working Capital reports and take corrective action where required
• Investigate and explain variances against forecasts
• Produce weekly open purchase order reports and manage aged purchase orders to minimise exposure

Person Specification

• Solid background in Management Accounts
• Part-qualified (ACCA, ACA or CIMA preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex financial information
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management abilities
• Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills
• Intermediate Excel skills essential
• Knowledge of Navision and/or OneStream advantageous