Financial Accountant - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Profile Criteria:

Minimum 23 years of postqualification experience
Wellrounded accounting skills covering management accounts production, revenue reporting / recognition, handson involvement with core monthend processes, experience assisting with the audit, etc.
Excellent communication skills and a social personality

Job Purpose:

As a result of growth and expansion of the business an exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join the Finance team to take responsibility for covering financial accounts of UK and French regulated entities of the Group, including:

Monthly accounts: end to end preparation of monthly accounts for UK and French regulated entities

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Year-end accounts and annual audit: preparation of year-end accounts and audit schedules for UK and French regulated entities, working with external auditors
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Revenue recognition, invoicing and credit control: review of success fee calculations and production of fee schedules, issue of sales invoices for out-of-pocket expenses and success fees, timely collection of payments from clients
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Regulatory returns: preparation of financial information for regulatory returns for UK and French entities

Degree educated (2:1 or higher) or equivalent
3+ years post qualified with an accounting qualification
57+ years of experience in similar role within financial or professional services
Advanced Excel and modelling skills (vlookup, pivot tables)
Highly organised and efficient selfstarter, ability to multitask and prioritise own workload
Team player with a high level of integrity, a positive "cando" attitude, and an eagerness to learn and help other members of the team
Strong attention to detail
Proactive with hands on attitude and ability to work independently
Works well under pressure and to tight deadlines in a fastpaced environment
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of accounting software (Sage 50 / QuickBooks / Other)