Financial Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join our collaborative Reporting & Financial Management team. You will play a key role in delivering accurate statutory and regulatory reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting month-end and year-end processes.

This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

• Deliver accurate and timely statutory and regulatory reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a strong financial control environment through effective balance sheet management, reconciliations and review processes.
• Support the accurate accounting and reporting of intercompany transactions, recharges and financial information across group entities.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support audits, reporting requirements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with teams across PIC to support business objectives, regulatory requirements and the delivery of high-quality financial information.
• Demonstrate PIC's values in all aspects of the role, promoting collaboration, accountability, integrity and high standards of performance.

• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all activities are delivered accurately, completely and in line with agreed reporting timetables.
• Manage accounting for the Service Company, including accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions, recharges and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reviews, investigate reconciling items and resolve issues in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of accurate financial reporting through the preparation, review and analysis of accounting entries and supporting schedules.
• Prepare statutory accounts and supporting disclosures under UK GAAP and IFRS, incorporating feedback from reviewers and stakeholders as required.
• Prepare PSA, ONS and other regulatory reporting submissions, ensuring completeness, accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Support the Group Reporting team by preparing notes submissions, reconciliations and reporting packs to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Coordinate external audit activities, responding to audit queries, providing supporting documentation and maintaining effective relationships with auditors and third-party service providers.
• Maintain a strong financial control environment through robust reconciliations, reviews, documentation and adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Utilise advanced Excel and financial reporting systems, including FCCS, Smart View and Oracle, to analyse data, prepare reports and support decision-making.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement scalable, technology-enabled improvements to enhance control, reporting quality and operational efficiency.
• Provide support across the wider Finance function, including back-up support for Accounts Payable and other team activities where required.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholders to support business objectives and reporting requirements.
• Take ownership of personal and professional development, maintaining technical accounting knowledge and continuously enhancing reporting, analytical and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and delivery under both UK GAAP and IFRS reporting requirements.
• Strong understanding of intercompany accounting, cost allocations and group recharges.
• Sound knowledge of balance sheet reconciliation and financial control principles.
• Understanding of external audit processes and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and finance reporting systems, including FCCS and Smart View.
• Good knowledge of ONS reporting requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or nearing qualification with expected completion within 12 months.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and deliver practical solutions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to analyse large volumes of data and produce clear, accurate reporting and commentary.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work…