Senior Financial Accountant

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 60 /hour

Freelance

17-04-2025

Share this job:

Expired

Job Specifications

Interim Senior Financial Accountant
Insurance Company - London
£450 per day
London based (hybrid working). Immediate start for initial 8 week contract

Job Purpose:
Support the finance team during the year-end audit process by assisting with balance sheet reconciliations, schedules and other support where needed in the preparation of the financial statements under FRS 102 and 103.
To support the finance team with the monthly financial reporting process and ad-hoc accounting projects.

Job Responsibilities:
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, schedules and notes to ensure the monthly and annual account represent a true and fair view of the business performance.
Perform analytical review of balance sheet items to ensure business performance is appropriately reflected in the Consolidated and subsidiaries financial statements
Preparation and maintenance of monthly accruals and prepayments
Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts for P&L, balance sheet and cash flows including month on month movement commentary on key movements
Assisting with the preparation of annual financial statements including statement notes
Investigation of reconciliation deficiencies, ensuring appropriate escalation and business engagement is achieved
Assist the Group auditors to ensure that the year-end audit process runs smoothly
Maintain excellent working knowledge of FRS 102 and FRS 103 accounting policies
Preparation of accounting memos and discussion papers relating to group accounting treatment
Adherence to the Group accounting policies
Support activities within the finance team as required
Ensure compliance with company and other relevant standards / regulations at all times

Job Specific Competencies:

Experience
5+ years post qualified accounting experience
Proficiency in FRS 102 and FRS 103 accounting and reporting pronouncements
Experience in an accounting function or audit experience
Previous experience in a regulated group, financial services (desirable)
Previous experience using NetSuite (desirable)
Experience of utilising Power Query and Power BI would be an advantage.

Skills
A high level of oral and written communication skills, communicating effectively with senior managers, colleagues, internal and external stakeholders
Proficient in Microsoft applications
Strong mathematical, analytical, communication, and organization skills
Strong analytical skills and ability to drive process improvement, based upon analysis of data
Work effectively under pressure and think clearly and logically in challenging situations

Knowledge
Qualified accountant ACCA / ACA or CIMA
Knowledge of Power Query and Power BI would be an advantage.

Behaviours
Self-starter with a solid understanding of core financial processes.
Results driven with a constant eye on the detail but understand the audience.
Empathetic approach to leadership with an ability to get the best out of a wide range of stakeholders.
A driven attitude to deliver controlled change and rapidly overcome obstacles.
An agile approach to project management and able to rapidly react to changes in business priorities to take advantage of emerging business and customer opportunities.

Location: We work flexibly believing that empowered colleagues are happier and more productive. The successful candidate will, however, need to be comfortable commuting to our London office as needed.

About the Company

MA is a nationwide team of experienced professionals that specialises in providing a complete range of interim and permanent staff from Bookkeepers to Finance Directors, MDs and CEOs. Matureaccountants.com We offer PART TIME, FULL TIME and INTERIM solutions and with over 18,500 candidates on our books we are in an excellent position to move quickly and find the right candidate for your business. Know more