Business Services Accountant

Posted 1 day 2 hours ago by Michael Page (UK)

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
  • Qualified ACA or ACCA required.
  • Providing outsourced accounting services for financial services sector clients.

About Our Client

Medium-sized accountancy firm in London.

Job Description

Provide quality accounting services to clients within the Business Services Team, with a focus on financial reporting under UK GAAP and IFRS.

  • Managing a growing client portfolio, as well as carry out all accounting work for a wide range of profit-making organisations in accordance with the firm's and statutory procedures. This will include planning, executing, completing and producing client-ready product independently and with minimum supervision.
  • Prepare financial statements under UK GAAP and IFRS.
  • Prepare detailed consolidation workings for groups to support the financial statement preparation process.
  • Support year end process through liaison with external auditors in a timely and professional manner.
  • Research, draft and respond to client technical queries covering IFRS and UK GAAP corporate reporting matters.
  • Potential to maintain a small portfolio of clients that require monthly/quarterly management accounts and VAT reporting.
  • Delegating, supervising, and reviewing the work of junior members of the team, providing feedback and support.


The Successful Applicant

  • ACCA or ACA qualified
  • Experience of preparing statutory accounts and management accounts
  • Knowledge and experience of UK GAAP, specifically an understanding of FRS102
  • Knowledge and experience of IFRS (desirable)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Client facing experience, preferably within the financial services sector
  • MS Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Accounting software knowledge and experience - Sage, QuickBooks or Xero
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • CaseWare

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Exciting opportunity to support a growing area within the Business Services team.
  • Work alongside experienced professionals who will support your continued development.
  • Committed to equal opportunities.