Accountant

Role Overview

• Prepare and support the completion of statutory financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Lead the review, investigation, and clearance of suspense accounts, including resolving aged and reconciling items prior to year-end close.
• Analyse and review balance sheet movements and key income statement accounts to support the financial statements.
• Prepare and post year-end and period-end journals to the general ledger, with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Support the year-end close timetable to ensure financial statements are completed in line with internal and external reporting deadlines.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, responding to audit queries and providing supporting schedules and explanations.
• Prepare supporting working papers and audit evidence to ensure financial statements are audit-ready.
• Collaborate with the wider Finance team and relevant stakeholders to resolve issues impacting suspense clearing or financial statement completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Professional accountancy qualification e.g. ACCA
• Preferred 2 years post qualified experience within a finance function of a financial services company or accounting firm
• Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.

Benefits

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.