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• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) and relevant regulations.
• Perform detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and manage the general ledger.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Develop and maintain financial models and reports.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial reporting.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial support and insights.

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in financial reporting and accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.

Financial Reporting Accountant Fluent Chinese (Mandarin)

City of London / Hybrid

Permanent

Up to £60k + bonus

Are you interested in working for a company where you can achieve professional growth? My client needs a part qualified accountant with some financial services reporting experience. They are happy to train the right candidate.

We are working with a financial services company based in Centra.

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Join our journey to create a new experience for The National Lottery and help us to power change for the greater good.

We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group – a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence across Europe which includes: Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Cyprus & Italy.

While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do.  Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.  

We’ll talk a bit more about us further down the page, but for now – let’s talk about the role and who we’re looking for…

A bit about the role…

An exciting opportunity in a key and broad financial role within an innovative multibillion pound business. The Financial Reporting Accountants are key members of the team delivering the financial records of Allwyn Entertainment Limited and its fellow group companies, monthly management reporting, asset management, balance sheet reporting, financial controls and regulatory reporting.

There are two Financial Reporting Accountants within the Financial Control team, both of these roles are expected to learn all aspects of financial control, and to be able to support each other to ensure that the requirements of the Company are fulfilled. We believe in providing incumbents the fullest opportunity to get as much experience as possible across all of the financial statements, and being able to work collaboratively to ensure that the responsibilities are delivered to an excellent standard in a timely manner.

• This role sits within the Financial Control team, a team of 8 which has primary responsibility for ensuring that the businesses financial records are sound, there are robust accounting and reporting processes, gatekeeping and application of Allwyn’s accounting policies, filing of our 6 UK entity accounts on time including one set complete under full IFRS and a public listed Financing Company, in addition to completing regulatory reporting to our banks and to the Gambling Commission.
• Key responsibilities for the team are:
• Financial Reporting
• Quarterly reporting to Group for consolidation
• Statutory Reporting
• Covenant Reporting
• Regulatory Reporting including our annual Good Causes final reconciliation
• Custodians of the balance sheet accounts
• Managing financial controls
• Support with budgeting and forecasting
• Delivering value and insight

What you’ll be doing…

• Responsible for routine month end processes and journals, ensuring all accounting adjustments are made, and costs are appropriately captured and reported on a periodic basis in accordance with IFRS
• Ownership and proactive management of the reporting of fixed assets including additions, disposals, assets under construction, depreciation and amortisation and impairment.
• Ability to write technical accounting papers as required.
• Ownership of lease accounting to include embedded lease reviews and annual IBR reviews.
• Deputise for the Financial Reporting Manager.
• Line management of one Trainee Accountant.
• Supporting the IFRS Manager with documenting accounting policies, ensuring the policies adhere to IFRS but also apply the business requirements of Allwyn.
• Ownership of the GRNI accrual including active management of the aged balances by liaising with stakeholders to ensure closed down in a timely manner
• Preparation of all balance sheet accounts (excluding Trust, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable) ensuring that they are fully reconciled on time, with all balances substantiated and reviewed in line with SOX.
• Work very closely with the Commercial Finance team to ensure that their reporting is robust, review business cases and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support with implementing and monitoring of the new balance sheet reconciliation and journal policy
• Liaise with other departments as appropriate to ensure that all relevant considerations (legal, corporation tax, VAT, lottery duty etc.) have been taken into

NXTGEN are supporting a high-profile public sector organisation in their search for an Interim Head of Financial Reporting for an initial 6-month assignment (inside IR35). This is a pivotal role within a newly created subsidiary of a complex group, where you will take full ownership of the financial reporting process, embedding robust controls to meet external regulatory requirements.

As Interim Head of Financial Reporting, you will lead the preparation of statutory financial statements under IFRS and draft technical papers for the Executive team. You will also collaborate with the Group Tax function and external auditors at year-end to ensure timely delivery of all submissions. Acting as the technical expert across the business, you will provide guidance to the wider finance team on IFRS and regulatory matters.

Key responsibilities within the role will include:

• Designing financial reporting and control processes for a new subsidiary, ensuring regulatory compliance
• Preparing statutory financial statements and disclosures under IFRS
• Supporting the delivery of consolidated group reporting with senior stakeholders
• Partnering with the Group Tax Manager to align reporting with tax computations and considerations
• Leading the delivery of all external financial reporting requirements
• Identifying gaps or risks in financial controls and implementing improvements

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with a proven background in technical financial reporting and IFRS. Experience of managing reporting teams in large corporate or complex group structures is essential, while prior exposure to the public sector, third sector, government bodies or housing is highly desirable. The role is a hybrid position and candidates will need to commit to working in the office up to 3 days p/week.

This role requires someone available at short notice, subject to satisfactory completion of basic security checks. Candidates must have full right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is unavailable.

CMA are a working with a leading defense company based in London. This role is to join a growing finance team with ample opportunity for progression. The role is based out of the London 3 days per week with 2 days working from home.

What will the Finance Administrator role involve?

• Managing day-to-day financial transactions with precision and accuracy
• Reconciling accounts and preparing detailed financial reports
• Supporting budget preparation and analysis to drive strategic decision-making

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Administrator vacancy:

• Experience in finance administration, bookkeeping, or accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft products, especially Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Administrator:

• Stock options
• Social and education allowances to support personal development
• Opportunities for career progression and growth within the company

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• Manage day-to-day finance operations
• Oversee the monthly close process and prepare accurate management accounts.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and perform variance analysis.
• Maintain internal controls and support annual audits with external auditors.
• Handle cash flow and working capital management.
• Monitor accounts receivable activities.
• Lead the budgeting process and update quarterly forecasts.
• Stay informed on financial regulations and compliance requirements.

• Qualified accountant desirable
• Previous management experience
• Strong Excel skills and proven experience working with ERP systems
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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My Local Government client is looking for a qualified Finance Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Senior Finance Manager the role will make a significant contribution to the success of the Pension Team.

Operating with a degree of professional independence and autonomy the role will predominantly undertake operational work with some project-related work (the mix will vary according to the nature of the work). This role will have specific responsibility for leading a small team across financial matters of the Pension Fund to deliver key operational works that include:

1. Contributing to the delivery of Pension Team Finance Strategy including preparation of the annual Pension Fund accounts and Annual Report.

2. Ensuring key financial controls are robust, monitoring both the service operating budget and the Fund budget.

3. Assisting with the day-to-day management of the Finance Team work.

4. Liaising with key stakeholders including the Pension Fund Committee, the Local Pension Board, employers, auditors, actuaries, funding managers, custodians, and the Fund pool and its partners.

To be be considered for the role you will need to be a qualified accountant e.g. ACA (Chartered Accountant), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), or CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) and have knowledge and understanding of public sector financial/pensions issues and best practice (including statutory regulations and guidance)

You will also need knowledge and understanding of public sector accounting requirements and the structure of local authority/pension accounts as well as the ability to perform tasks within a financial/pensions management cycle and analyse and interpret complex financial/pensions information.

This is a permanent role with some travel to Weybride each week required and the salary band is 47,142 to 51,750.