Senior Financial Accountant in London

Location: London
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: Sheridan Maine
Job Hours: Full-time

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Sheridan Maine is collaborating with our London-based client to hire a Senior Financial Accountant. This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company with numerous benefits.

Your responsibilities as the Senior Financial Accountant will include:
  • General financial accounting for the company and related entities
  • Month-end process, including all adjusting journals
  • Assist in preparing monthly management accounts
  • Support partnership accounting (current accounts, tax reserves, capital accounts)
  • Aid in daily cash flow monitoring and general treasury functions
  • Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Review month-end bank reconciliations
  • Prepare quarterly VAT returns
  • Submit annual P11D information to tax accountants
  • Conduct WIP and receivables ledger reviews
  • Coordinate year-end audit for the company and related entities
  • Complete surveys and benchmarking processes
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    The successful Senior Financial Accountant will require the following skills and experience:
  • Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
  • At least 3 years of post-qualification experience in a similar role within a professional services firm
  • Proven expertise in financial accounting
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain and enhance a robust financial control environment
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Flexible work approach with the ability to use initiative and work independently when needed
  • Commitment to personal development, learning, and growth
  • High proficiency in Excel
  • Knowledge of VAT regulations
  • Familiarity with SRA Accounts rules is advantageous but not essential
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    Benefits:
  • Contributory pension scheme (up to 5% employer contribution)
  • Interest-free season ticket loan
  • 4 x life assurance benefit
  • Private medical insurance (after probation)
  • 25 days holiday per annum pro-rata plus public & bank holidays
  • Discretionary bonus arrangements
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    If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.

    You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

    Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

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