Senior Financial Accountant

We are seeking an exceptional qualified accountant to join our UK Finance Team, based in London, on a permanent, full time basis. This senior role is suited to an accountant (ACA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent) who combines financial services industry experience with sound judgement and high professional standards. The position focuses on financial control in collaboration with a high performing team and on regulatory compliance, covering FP&A, management information, transfer pricing, and financial close.

Responsibilities

• Own financial reporting for key legal entities and lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Maintain general ledger integrity, prepare and oversee balance sheet reconciliations, and review journals, accruals, prepayments, and other key accounting adjustments.
• Act as key point of contact for external auditors, managing deliverables and supporting an efficient audit process.
• Prepare and review regulatory reporting for entities in the UK and other jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to corporate tax and VAT processes, including coordinating with external advisors.
• Support treasury activities, including cash flow monitoring and banking relationships.
• Support and strengthen the financial control environment through disciplined execution and review.
• Support the Accounts Payable function to meet their objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Process payroll for UK or other entities as needed.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver responsibilities and provide financial insight to support business decision making.
• Support and review work produced by other Finance Team members, contributing to their development and delivery.
• Contribute to a collaborative, accountable, and high performing team environment.
• Support cross entity initiatives and broader finance initiatives globally.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent) with 5+ years post qualified experience and a track record of success.
• Experience in banking or investment management environments at the vice president level would be advantageous.
• Strong technical accounting capability, including financial reporting under IFRS and FRS 102.
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing regulatory returns within regulated environments.
• Proven experience working with external auditors and supporting audit processes.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Workday Financials or similar).

Desired Characteristics

• Proactive, self starting approach with a strong sense of ownership.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality output.
• Collaborate effectively and support others to achieve team outcomes.
• Comfortable working across a broad scope in a regulated environment.
• Curious in approach to improving processes and strengthening control frameworks.