Financial accountant Work, Jobs in United Kingdom (with Salaries)

Chartered Accountant (in-house)
Velos —London
- From £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
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Group Financial Accountant
Peabody —London
- £61,500 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
Financial Accountant
NoteMachine UK Ltd —Crickhowell
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
- Flexitime
- Work from home
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11d
Assistant Management Accountant
CMH Project Services —London
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Financial Accountant
Prestwick Aerosystems Limited —Prestwick
- £50,960 - £54,048 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Travel
- Accounting
- Free parking
- Annual leave
10d
Financial Accountant
Trustly —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Analysis skills
- Gym membership
Senior Financial Accountant
The Key Support Services —London
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Accounting
- Flexible schedule
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Management Accountant
Trainline —London
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Accounting
- Contracts
5d
Financial Accountant
StoneX Group —London
- Temporary
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- Communication skills
- Work from home
Trainee Accountant
Avega —London
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
- Employee assistance programme
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Accountant
Link Group Limited —Edinburgh
- £45,036 - £56,295 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
2d
Financial Accountant
FIELD —London
- £55,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Accounting
- Annual leave
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251535 Cost Accountant
NHS Scotland —Dumfries
- £43,231 - £52,679 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
- Free parking
4d
Financial Accountant, London HQ
Orlebar Brown —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
10d
Senior Financial Accountant
Lear Corporation —Redditch
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- IT
Senior Financial Accountant
Charles River Laboratories —Tranent
- Full-time
- Remote
- Oracle
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
Senior Financial Accountant
Christie's —London
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Finance Accountant
NEXT —Leicester
- From £48,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Microsoft Excel
- IT
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Group Financial Accountant
Salutem Care & Education —Windsor
- £56,500 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Financial Accountant
dnata —Hounslow
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- ERP systems
- Referral programme

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Chartered Accountant (in-house)

Velos
London

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Job details

Full-time
From £50,000 a year

Qualifications

Sage
Microsoft Excel
Chartered Accountant
Regulatory reporting
Accounting software
Financial report writing
NetSuite
Xero
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
Accounting
QuickBooks
Financial services
Bookkeeping
Accounting
Communication skills
Tax experience
Technical accounting

Full job description

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) to join our growing financial services group.

This is a broad and hands-on role offering responsibility across multiple entities operating within financial services and consumers. The successful candidate will take ownership of accounting, financial reporting and finance operations for certain businesses, while coordinating the work of external accountants, auditors and tax advisers for other entities within the group.

Working closely with senior management, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, supporting business decision-making and contributing to the continued development of the group's finance function.

This role is ideally suited to an ambitious accountant seeking a long-term opportunity within a dynamic and entrepreneurial business environment, with direct exposure to senior management and a diverse range of business activities.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

Accounting, Reporting & Financial Control

Take ownership of the accounting and finance function across multiple group entities.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts for designated group companies.
Maintain accurate accounting records and oversee bookkeeping and accounting activities for relevant entities.
Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial records.
Participate in annual statutory accounts preparation for certain group companies and coordinate year-end reporting requirements.
Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, Companies Act requirements and applicable accounting standards.
Maintain organised accounting records and ensure appropriate supporting documentation is available and up to date.

External Accountants, Tax Advisers & Professional Providers

Act as the primary point of contact for external accountants, tax advisers and professional service providers.
Liaise with external accountants responsible for outsourced accounting functions and review their work where appropriate.
Oversee Companies House filings and related corporate compliance requirements.

Tax, Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

Coordinate corporation tax, VAT and other statutory compliance processes across the different businesses.
Support regulatory and compliance reporting requirements applicable to regulated group entities.
Monitor changes in accounting, tax and regulatory requirements and assess their impact on the business.
Ensure finance-related deadlines, filings and reporting obligations are met.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Process Improvement

Assist with budgeting, forecasting and business planning activities.
Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting quality and operational efficiency.
Implement scalable finance processes to support business growth.
Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems, reporting frameworks and internal controls.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

ACA, ACCA or equivalent Chartered Accountant qualification.
Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
Degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
Strong experience in financial reporting, management accounts and statutory accounts preparation.
Excellent understanding of UK GAAP and corporate reporting requirements.
Strong understanding of VAT, corporation tax and statutory compliance obligations.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capability.
Experience using accounting systems such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, NetSuite or similar.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities across a group structure.
High level of accuracy, attention to detail and professional integrity.

Preferred

Experience within financial services, lending, asset management, investment management, private equity, family office or other regulated environments.
Familiarity with FCA-regulated businesses and regulatory reporting requirements.
Knowledge of LLPs, SPVs and investment-related structures.
Experience implementing accounting process improvements and internal controls.

Personal Attributes

Commercially minded with strong business judgement.
High level of integrity, professionalism and discretion.
Detail-oriented with strong technical accounting skills.
Proactive, organised and solutions-focused.
Comfortable working directly with directors and senior executives.
Strong organisational and project management capabilities.
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
Reliable, accountable and committed to maintaining high professional standards.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant seeking a broad and commercially focused role within a growing financial services group.

The successful candidate will gain direct exposure to senior management, regulated businesses and a diverse range of commercial activities. The role offers significant responsibility, autonomy and long-term career progression within a professional and ambitious organisation.

Pay: From £50,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

London EC3V 9BS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

Accounting: 4 years (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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