Financial Accountant
East London | Hybrid Working
£55,000-£60,000 + Benefits
Vitae Financial Recruitment is partnering with a leading international organisation to recruit a Financial Accountant into its UK finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to take ownership of financial reporting, statutory compliance and month-end processes within a well-established business with a wider EMEA and global presence.
Offering a broad and varied remit, the role combines hands-on financial accounting, management reporting, audit and process improvement, with opportunities to contribute to systems development and wider business performance.
The Role
– Take ownership of the month-end close, including management accounts, revenue recognition, balance sheet reporting and cash flow.
– Produce detailed variance analysis against budget and prior year, providing clear commentary and insight into financial performance.
– Manage balance sheet reconciliations, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
– Coordinate audit requirements and support the preparation of tax returns and related reconciliations.
– Monitor KPIs and prepare financial reports to support business decision-making.
– Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, statutory requirements and internal controls.
– Work collaboratively with other departments to improve financial performance and reporting processes.
– Support budgeting, quarterly forecasting and ad hoc financial analysis.
– Contribute to the implementation of new ERP and business systems, alongside improvements to financial policies and procedures.
About You
– ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
– At least five years’ accounting experience, with a strong grounding in financial reporting and accounting principles.
– Experience managing month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis.
– Strong analytical skills, with the ability to investigate variances and communicate findings effectively.
– Experience working within an EMEA or global business would be advantageous.
– Audit exposure, staff management experience or involvement in systems implementation would be beneficial.
– Confident using Excel and financial ERP systems; NetSuite experience would be an advantage.
– Highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a varied, hands-on role.
– A second European language would be a strong advantage.
What’s on Offer?
– Salary of £55,000-£60,000, depending on experience.
– Benefits package.
– Hybrid working in East London.
– Broad financial accounting responsibility within an international environment.
– Exposure to systems development, process improvement and wider business operations.
Interested? If you’re a qualified accountant looking for a varied Financial Accountant role with international exposure and the opportunity to make a tangible contribution, we’d welcome a conversation.
AGY – Vitae Financial Recruitment
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