Financial Accountant
Posted Today by Baker Charles
£65,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Financial Accountant within a high-profile FTSE-listed property group involves joining the Group Financial Reporting team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The position requires a qualified accountant to manage financial reporting, management accounting, and control activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting during a busy period. The successful candidate will be hands-on, supporting various finance processes and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Immediate availability is preferred for this fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of management accounts and posting journals.
- Supporting statutory accounts and assisting with quarterly reporting cycles.
- Ownership of key balance sheet and cash reconciliations.
- Preparation of supporting schedules and analysis.
- Collaboration with the finance team for accurate and timely reporting.
- Support cashflow and funding reporting.
- Assist with board pack preparation.
- Liaise with external auditors and internal stakeholders across Treasury, Tax, and FP&A.
Key Skills:
- Qualified accountant with prior industry experience in group finance or financial accounting.
- Practical experience in preparing management accounts and supporting statutory reporting processes.
- Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Immediate or short-notice availability is advantageous.
Salary (Rate): £65,000 yearly
City: Central London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
FTSE Listed Property Group Financial Accountant 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Central London / Hybrid (4 days in office)
Salary: £65,000 Pro Rata + Benefits
A high-profile FTSE-listed property business is recruiting a Financial Accountant to join its Group Financial Reporting team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role requires someone who can step into a hands-on reporting environment quickly and support key finance processes during a busy reporting period. The successful candidate will join a high-performing finance function within a complex listed environment and will support a broad range of financial reporting, management accounting and control activities across the Group.
Responsibilities will include preparation of management accounts, posting journals, supporting statutory accounts and assisting with quarterly reporting cycles. The role will also involve ownership of key balance sheet and cash reconciliations, preparation of supporting schedules and analysis, and working closely with the wider finance team to ensure accurate and timely reporting. In addition, you will support cashflow and funding reporting, assist with board pack preparation and liaise with external auditors and internal stakeholders across Treasury, Tax and FP&A. This is a hands-on role suited to someone comfortable operating across both financial reporting and BAU finance activities in a fast-paced environment. The business is looking for a qualified accountant who can contribute from day one and work independently where required. Candidates should ideally have prior industry experience within a group finance, financial accounting or reporting role, with practical experience preparing management accounts, posting journals and supporting statutory reporting processes. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. Immediate or short-notice availability will be highly advantageous.