Financial Reporting Accountant

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant who combines strong technical foundations with sound judgement, ownership, and the confidence to be open when they need time to work through a problem.

This is a business recognised for its high standards and thoughtful approach to decision‑making. The culture is professional, collaborative and low‑ego, people are trusted to take responsibility, challenge constructively, and contribute to continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will take ownership of financial reporting and controls within a fast‑paced environment, working alongside colleagues who value clarity, substance and well‑reasoned thinking.

The ideal profile is recently qualified or approaching qualification
, likely from audit or within the first few years of industry experience. Strong technical grounding is essential, but equally important is intellectual honesty, someone who is comfortable pausing to think, asking the right questions, and applying good judgement.

This role suits someone who naturally takes responsibility, looks beyond narrow role boundaries, and thrives in an environment where quality of work and contribution matter more than hierarchy
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• Preparing and reviewing reconciliations, supporting schedules and documentation for statutory and management reporting
• Supporting audit processes and liaising with external advisers
• Interpreting accounting standards and helping maintain financial controls and policy documentation
• Working with finance and technology teams to identify efficiencies and improve reporting workflows, including through automation
• Supporting reporting requirements in a dynamic regulatory environment while ensuring accuracy and timely delivery

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• ACA (or equivalent) with around 1–2 years’ post‑qualification experience
• Practical experience preparing financial reports and balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or UK GAAP; exposure to US GAAP beneficial
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively
• Demonstrated initiative in identifying process improvements
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with regulated or compliance‑focused environments is advantageous