Senior Accountant

Base pay range

£35,000 – £40,000 (London, United Kingdom)

Equifind supports a well‑known broker in recruiting a broad and exciting management/financial accounting role for a financial services firm based in London, by Bank. The firm offers asset management, wealth management and broking services. It is FCA regulated and an established name in the City with a ‘start‑up agile culture’. Senior management team holds regular ‘town halls’ to discuss strategy and changes.

Work is hybrid: office 3 days a week, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with flexible hybrid working environment.

You’ll report to the Head of Finance within a team of six.

• The role is broad and varied.
• A firm where you’ll get an abundance of exposure to senior management.
• Lots of complex business to understand and learn within the wider group.
• The team is great and sociable.
• Opportunity to grow in depth and upward.

• Responsible for financial reporting and controls including coordination of monthly/quarterly timetable across several departments and business units; reviewing and approving accounting entries and related controls;
  Annual FRS 102 accounts, FCA reporting under IFPR, managing and coaching junior team members.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to reduce monthly/quarter end close timelines.
• Responsible for accurate and timely production of periodic management information.
• Preparation of annual budgets and other forecasting to aid financial planning and analysis throughout the front office.
• Liaison with external auditors and coordination of year‑end audit process, providing relevant information and timely responses to queries.
• Support ongoing enhancement of procedural control environment including compliance with FCA Handbook and other regulatory frameworks.
• Preparation and filing of company VAT returns and Corporation Tax filings.

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) and strong academic background including a bachelor’s degree.
• Strong post‑qualified experience in financial reporting within financial services.
• Experience with in the investment fund industry is a significant advantage.
• Organised, conscientious, deadline‑focused, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage varied workload and handle multiple stakeholder relationships and requests.
• Ability to manage expectations of managers and business partners including financial professionals with non‑accountancy background.
• Diligent and responsible individual capable of working autonomously and delivering with and without daily supervision.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages, Financial Services, Investment Management