Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Location: London (Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in the office)

Sector: Professional Services

What you’ll be doing

• Assist with the production of annual audited financial statements (FRS 102) for the firm and related entities.
• Work closely with auditors and international offices to ensure efficient audit completion.
• Support budgeting, multi-year forecasting, and business planning.
• Partner with business services directors to provide financial insight and cost control.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns, and intercompany settlements.
• Review and authorise payments, including commission statements for consultants.
• Collaborate with the tax team on partner-related matters, R&D credits, and transfer pricing.
• Contribute to the smooth financial integration of international offices.
• Get involved in ad hoc projects and reporting to support the wider business.

What we’re looking for

• A professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with at least 2 years’ PQE.
• Up-to-date on UK GAAP (FRS 102).
• Highly proficient in Excel
• Organised, accurate, and comfortable working under pressure with high volumes of work.
• A confident communicator, able to build trust and inspire confidence across the business.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and eager to drive improvements.