Senior Group Financial Accountant

Reference: 4832137

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London Salary: 72, (per annum)
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Full time Industry: Legal / Senior Finance Qualified Company:
Hays Consultant:
Alice Simpson Hays office:
London-Central — 4th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone:
Email: alice.simpsonA leading international Legal organisation is looking to appoint a Senior Group Financial Accountant into its London-based Group Finance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong qualified accountant to join a globally recognised business operating across multiple jurisdictions. Working within the Group Controllership team, you'll play a key role in external reporting, statutory accounts preparation, audit management and financial control projects across the wider group.

The position offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders, global finance teams and complex technical accounting matters, making it an ideal move for someone looking to broaden their group reporting and controllership experience within a large international environment.

Key Responsibilities Preparation of annual consolidated financial statements and statutory accounts for UK entities.

Delivery of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting.

Management of the external audit process, acting as a key contact throughout interim and year-end audits.

Preparation of covenant compliance and banking reports.

Supporting technical accounting matters across the wider finance function.

Driving process improvement initiatives, controls enhancement and financial accounting projects.

Working closely with international finance teams to improve reporting consistency and governance.

Potential line management responsibility.

About YouACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant.

Ideally, 5+ years post-qualified experience.

Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP (FRS
102) and IFRS.Proven experience preparing and reviewing consolidated financial statements.

Previous group reporting, financial accounting or controllership experience within a complex, multi-entity environment.

Experience managing external audits and working with senior stakeholders.

Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

Advanced Excel skills are essential.

Desirable Experience

Experience with in a large international or multi-jurisdictional organisation.

Exposure to process improvement, controls reviews or internal audit projects.

Knowledge of Power BI, Power Query or ERP systems would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

This role offers the opportunity to join a highly respected international organisation during an exciting period of growth and transformation. You'll gain exposure to senior leadership, complex technical accounting matters and a broad range of global finance projects, whilst working within a collaborative and high-performing team.

To find out more, please apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion. #4832137 - Alice Simpson