53 Financial Accountant jobs in London
Senior Financial Accountant - Financial Reporting
Posted 19 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate and timely statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS and UK GAAP.
- Manage the year-end and interim financial audit processes, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting regulations and standards.
- Perform complex account reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of the general ledger.
- Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Assist in the preparation of management accounts and financial forecasts.
- Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and systems.
- Provide technical accounting advice and support to the finance team and other departments.
- Conduct financial analysis and prepare reports for senior management.
- Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards and their impact on the company's financial reporting.
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in financial accounting and reporting.
- In-depth knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
- Proven experience in preparing statutory accounts and managing financial audits.
- Strong understanding of internal controls and risk management.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting issues clearly.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
Financial Reporting Accountant
Posted 23 days ago
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About Allica Bank
Recently named by The Times newspaper as one of the UK’s Top 20 financial technology (Fintech) companies, Allica is a new bank for established small & medium sized enterprise (SME) customers. We have just closed a £100m Series C fundraise led by leading global investor TCV.
Established SMEs are one of the last underserved opportunities in UK fintech. They are the backbone of local communities - representing over a quarter of our economy - yet have been largely neglected both by traditional high street banks and modern fintech providers. We’re here to change that. We’ve already established a clear competitive advantage, and that should only increase as we scale.
Finally, we really care about attracting the best people. It’s amazing what a small team of committed and talented people can do, if not weighed down by poor culture, leadership and processes. We’re building something important and impactful at Allica and we’re always looking for exceptional people to join the mission. Could that be you!
Department Description
The Finance & Treasury function covers a broad spectrum of financial responsibilities for the Bank. Under the leadership of the CFO and the finance department heads, the team is responsible for equity raising and investor relations; treasury and liquidity management; prudential risk and regulatory reporting; financial reporting and accounting, financial planning, and tax management activities.
Role Description
We are looking for a Financial Reporting Accountant to join our Financial Control team at an exciting phase of our growth journey. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead across a number of areas of our close and reporting processes, own the review and challenge of certain key accounting assessments & judgments, support the maturity and automation of our controls, test the accounting impact of new product initiatives, as well as many other tasks.
Principal Accountabilities
- Responsibility for the accounting of all treasury instruments, including but not limited to hedge accounting, collaterals, bonds and gilts.
- Review of the management information prepared by Treasury, including the challenge and verification of their key models including IRRBB and liquidity metrics.
- Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements (including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow and supporting files.
- Provide oversight over the Bank’s external financial reporting requirements, including any investor reporting.
- Performance of variance analysis, reviewing variances against prior period actuals and forecasts and preparing summary commentary for management.
- Review of key accounting areas such as ECL/IFRS 9 assumptions, capitalised development costs and EIR.
- Working with the Finance Transformation team to support new product initiatives, including any accounting considerations.
- Assessing the impact of corporate development activity to our financial statements.
- Support the year-end audit process, working closely with the Bank’s external auditors.
- Identify improvements in internal controls, as well as working with the Finance Transformation team to automate processes.
- Assist with ad-hoc duties as needed.
Personal Attributes & Experience
- Qualified ACA/ACCA or equivalent, ideally gained within a Big 4/Top 10 accountancy firm.
- Experience of working in the Banking/FinTech/Financial Services industry, either in audit or in industry.
- A genuine passion for FinTech and wants to contribute to the growth of Allica at an exciting phase of our journey.
- Have strong analytical skillset, including the utilisation of data and reporting tools
- Have the ability to work autonomously and be initiative-taking as required whilst working well within a team
- Be able to solve complex problems
- Strong influencing and people skills
- Strong skills in MS Office, especially Excel.
Don’t tick every box?
Don’t worry if you don’t have all the skills or requirements listed on the job description. If you think you’ll be a good fit, we’d still love to hear from you!
Flexible working
We know the ‘9-to-5’ isn’t right for everyone. That’s why Allica Bank is fully committed to flexible and hybrid working. Please let us know what is best for you and, if we can, we will do our best to accommodate.
Diversity
We’re a diverse bunch here at Allica, with all kinds of experiences, backgrounds and lifestyles. Our openness and differences make us stronger, and we want everybody to feel comfortable bringing as much of themselves to work with them as they like.
Working at Allica Bank
At Allica Bank we want to ensure our employees have the right tools and environment in which to succeed in their role and in support of our customers.
Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, so our benefits are designed with you in mind;
- Full onboarding support and continued development opportunities
- Options for flexible working
- Regular social activities
- 25 days holiday
- Pension contributions
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Private health cover (with the option to add family members)
- Life assurance
- Critical illness cover
- Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
Financial Accountant
Posted 15 days ago
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Salary: Partnership Learning Main Scale – Points 44-48 (£57,915 - £2,691)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Locations: Partnership Learning MAT Office, Trust school sites and central meeting venues as required. A proportion of remote working with the agreement of the Director of Finance.
Dates: Apply by 12 Noon on Monday 27 October 2025;
Interviews 12/13 November 2025;
Start Date: January 26 or as soon as possible after
Partnership Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, committed finance specialist with a strong track record to be a key member of the Central Finance Team and support the further development of the finance operations of the Trust.
They will be a qualified (or soon to be qualified) accountant. This is an exceptional opportunity and will provide excellent scope for widening and deepening professional skills and experience.
About Partnership Learning:
Partnership Learning is a growing multi-academy trust which currently has 20 schools – primary, secondary, all-through, special and UTC - serving 14,000 pupils, in Hillingdon, Barking and Dagenham, Southend, Havering and Waltham Forest. The Trust believes in high levels of autonomy remaining at school level, with finance teams within each school carrying out day to day financial activities and processing – overseen and supported by the Central Finance Team as required.
The Trust is on a sound financial footing, with annual income of over £135m nd with reserves of around 8m.
The Central Finance Team currently consists of six staff (Director of Finance, two Financial Accountants, Trainee Accountancy Officer, Finance Officer and Finance Apprentice).
About the Role:
The successful applicant will work closely with the Director of Finance, Central Finance Team and schools to further refine the finance function across the Trust and ensure that it remains on a sound financial footing – in order to support its educational objectives.
The role covers all aspects of finance (including systems, banking/treasury management, budget setting + monitoring and closure of accounts including external audit) and so will provide excellent scope for widening and deepening professional skills and experience.
We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills and experience across a range of financial activities as set out above. Whilst this role would be suitable for an individual with an education finance background and experience in these areas would be welcomed, it would also be appropriate for a flexible individual with different but relevant skill-sets and experience who is capable of adapting their skills to an education environment
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Local government pension scheme
- Car user allowance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Salary will be paid on the Partnership Learning Main Scale, on a five-point range starting at £57 15 and rising through annual incremental progression (subject to successful appraisal) to 2,691.
- Partnership Learning’s Terms and Conditions for central team posts closely follow those for equivalent-level Local Government posts.
Applications can be made online only, by application form available at - CVs will not be accepted.
Partnership Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal record check via DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a comprehensive screening process, including a disclosure check, will be undertaken on all applicants.
Financial Accountant
Posted 1 day ago
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Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, UK GAAP).
- Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions.
- Reconcile bank statements, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany transactions.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist in tax filings.
- Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and internal controls.
- Analyze financial data and provide insights and recommendations to management.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the finance department.
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in financial accounting.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or UK GAAP.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with financial reporting and analysis.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly.
- Experience in financial services is a plus.
Financial Accountant
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Your new company
We are seeking a technically strong and detail-oriented Asset Accountant to join our finance team, supporting SPV entities and related infrastructure projects. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, and robust asset management across our energy and infrastructure portfolio.
Your new role
- SPV accounting and project support: managing the financial reporting for SPVs and liaising with key stakeholders to ensure accurate cost tracking.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements.
- Leading the preparation of statutory financial statements according to IFRS
- Maintain fixed asset registers
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience in asset accounting, ideally within the energy, infrastructure, or asset management sectors
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS
- Experience managing SPVs and understanding their financial structures
- Proficiency in financial systems (e., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel
What you'll get in return
Working with a leading team of high-growth individuals within an exciting industry. This is also a great time to join the business as they have just won 2 new projects within the renewable space and are ideally operating on a growth trajectory.
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Senior Financial Accountant - Group Reporting
Posted 13 days ago
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Senior Financial Accountant
Posted 24 days ago
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NTT DATA UK&I is a top‑10 global technology and business‑services provider, combining expertise in consulting, applications, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, data & intelligence, and customer‑experience solutions with the strength of a global innovation engine to help organisations across public and private sectors transform, modernise and thrive.
The role sits within the NTT DATA UK&I Financial Accounting & Operations team. Core team responsibilities include statutory reporting and audit obligations, tax compliance, and overseeing finance operations including P2P, O2C, treasury, payroll and general ledger accounting.
**What you'll be doing:**
The Senior Financial Accountant role will be London based, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager. You will develop strong working relationships with our Offshore finance teams, as well as with external advisors and auditors.
You will be a key finance point of contact for the business regarding accounting & finance operations processes, tax matters and supporting with financial accounting analysis. With the Company undergoing significant change and transformation, you may be called on to support various projects related to finance operations.
We are looking for a strong team fit who is committed to supporting the business as it undergoes significant change, is adaptable and can deal with uncertainty and learn quickly.
You will be responsible for:
+ Preparation of the statutory financial statements and annual report under UK GAAP, including preparation of analysis and supporting documentation for note disclosures and accounting papers.
+ Support coordination and efficient completion of the annual audit process financial statements, including quarterly reviews.
+ Assist with technical accounting matters relating to compliance with IFRS and Group accounting policies.
+ Carry out balance sheet analysis, report preparation, review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring good balance sheet hygiene and practices with support from Offshore and the wider finance team.
+ Support preparation and review of group reporting schedules, intercompany and tax analysis and other information required by Group teams.
+ Assist in preparing quarterly tax calculations, RDEC analysis, tax payments, reconciliations, and facilitating requirements of our external tax advisors, both in UK and Ireland.
+ Facilitate our JSOX analysis & reporting for key manual finance controls.
+ Accounting technical support to the business, particularly in relation to IFRS 15 and revenue accounting, lease and fixed asset accounting, impairment and pensions.
+ Working with our Offshore functions to ensure smooth operation of our finance processes, which includes performance and quality management, review and documenting processes & controls and supporting implementation of new processes or changes to existing processes.
+ Act as point of contact between the UK internal customers and the offshore functions to facilitate requests from the business and resolve issues and escalations.
+ Supporting cashflow reporting and analysis.
+ Assist with accounting & tax analysis for significant fixed asset, lease or other capital acquisitions.
+ Supporting tax analysis and compliance activities, including corporation tax, VAT and tax governance as required.
+ Provide accounting supporting for pensions, and cost analysis related to DB pension schemes.
**What experience you'll bring:**
+ Minimum 1-2 years post qualified ACA, CA, ACCA or equivalent.
+ Audit practice trained from a reputable firm.
+ IFRS trained with good knowledge of key accounting principles and experience of reporting accounts on an IFRS basis
+ Familiarity with key principals of the UK tax framework, including corporation tax, and VAT.
+ Generalist knowledge and understanding of core finance operation processes and understanding of business process mapping & documentation.
+ Ability to manage end to end preparation of statutory accounts and the audit process.
+ Highly experienced with excel and other Microsoft Office tools, possess strong financial analytical skills and clear written and verbal communication of finance matters.
+ Experience with large business ERP / accounting software. SAP desirable but not essential.
+ Able to work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment while driving towards clarity and solutions.
+ Works effectively with others, building productive, collaborative relationships across departments and with third parties.
+ Have experience working cross culturally, in an international business environment.
+ Prepared to work in London 2 times a week.
**Who we are:**
We're a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.
Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women's Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.
For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA ( we'll offer you:**
We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.
You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
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Senior Financial Accountant
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Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards.
- Manage and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to enhance internal controls and operational efficiency.
- Lead the year-end financial audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities, providing insightful analysis of financial performance.
- Oversee the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Identify and implement process improvements within the accounting department.
- Mentor and guide junior accounting staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
- Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and filings.
- Contribute to ad-hoc financial projects and analysis as required by senior management.
Qualifications:
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or equivalent professional qualification.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within the financial services sector.
- In-depth knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, and current accounting best practices.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with financial reporting systems and ERP implementation is a plus.
Senior Financial Accountant
Posted 1 day ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS.
- Manage and execute the month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and tax laws.
- Support and liaise with internal and external auditors during financial audits.
- Perform detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis and trend reporting.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
- Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.
- Assist with ad-hoc financial projects and reporting as required by management.
- Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across different departments.
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Significant experience in financial accounting, preferably within financial services.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS reporting standards.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- Experience with financial modelling and data analysis is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid working environment.
Senior Financial Accountant
Posted 2 days ago
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Key responsibilities include managing accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP), and assisting with statutory audits. You will also be responsible for developing and implementing internal controls to safeguard company assets and maintain the integrity of financial reporting. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, with a focus on improving efficiency and effectiveness of accounting processes.
Furthermore, you will collaborate closely with other departments, providing financial insights and support for business decision-making. This includes preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial models. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills are essential.
Qualifications:
- ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Proven experience in financial statement preparation and analysis.
- Strong understanding of UK GAAP and/or IFRS.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros).
- Experience with an ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career within a leading organization. We are looking for a dedicated professional who can hit the ground running and make a significant contribution.