206 Financial Specialist jobs in the United Kingdom

We are working with a prestigious international law firm to hire a Financial Crime Specialist based in London. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in managing and advising on financial crime compliance across a wide international footprint, with a particular focus on AML, sanctions, and other regulatory obligations.

The firm is looking for a professional with significant experience advising on financial crime risk within an international law firm or professional services environment. You’ll need a deep understanding of UK AML regulations and familiarity with global sanctions regimes. To be considered, you must have a law firm background and prior experience in a managerial-level role specific to financial crime.

The responsibilities will include:

• Advising on high-risk matters and acting as a senior escalation point for the wider compliance team
• Leading audits as part of the financial crime audit programme
• Drafting and submitting suspicious activity reports under the direction of MLROs
• Supporting the development of financial crime policies and risk assessments across jurisdictions
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to a high-performing compliance culture
• Delivering engaging financial crime training across the business
• Responding to global regulatory questionnaires and client requests
• Monitoring regulatory developments and adjusting firm-wide compliance processes accordingly
• Leading or contributing to various risk and compliance projects as needed

They are looking for someone with strong analytical and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing and inclusive compliance team in a firm that operates on a truly global scale. If you're ready to take the next step in your financial crime career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.

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TheestablishedfinancialplanningarmofanationalaccountancypracticearelookingatsuccessionplanningbyrecruitinganAdvisertojointheirteam.WorkingwithalongtenuredSeniorAdviser,theywilltransitiontheirclientbooktoyouoveranagreedtimeframe.Withclientsbroadlyinthe500kto5mrange,thisisanexcellentopportunitytoworkwithaprestigiousfirmonanestablishedclientbook.

Package

• Youwillreceivecompetitivesalaryexecutivebenefits,paraplanning,clientportfolioandbonus.

Thecompany

• Theestablishedfinancialplanningarmofaprofessionalpractice.

Role

• WorkingcloselywiththeSeniorPlannertotransitiontheportfolioacrosstoyou.
• Attendingmeetingstodiscusshowyouwillworkwiththeclientsandprovidingholisticfinancialplanning.
• DemonstratingafullunderstandingofmorecomplexmatterssuchasSIPP,SSAS,VCT,EIS,SIPP,SSASandIHT
• Managingportfoliosbroadlyinthe500kto5mspace.
• Understandingtheneedsofclientswhoaremainlybusinessandentrepreneurs,butnotexclusivelyso.
• Undertakingcorporateadviceasrequired.
• Collaboratingwiththeotherfinancialplanners,paraplannersandaccountantstofacilitatebusinessopportunitiesandtofurthergrowyourportfolio.

Thecandidate

• DiplomaLevel4asaminimum,ideallyworkingtowardsChartered
• ExperienceofworkingwithHNWandUHNWclients
• Developingandmaintainingclientrelationships

TheestablishedfinancialplanningarmofanationalaccountancypracticearelookingatsuccessionplanningbyrecruitinganAdvisertojointheirteam.WorkingwithalongtenuredSeniorAdviser,theywilltransitiontheirclientbooktoyouoveranagreedtimeframe.Withclientsbroadlyinthe500kto5mrange,thisisanexcellentopportunitytoworkwithaprestigiousfirmonanestablishedclientbook.

Package

• Youwillreceivecompetitivesalaryexecutivebenefits,paraplanning,clientportfolioandbonus.

Thecompany

• Theestablishedfinancialplanningarmofaprofessionalpractice.

Role

• WorkingcloselywiththeSeniorPlannertotransitiontheportfolioacrosstoyou.
• Attendingmeetingstodiscusshowyouwillworkwiththeclientsandprovidingholisticfinancialplanning.
• DemonstratingafullunderstandingofmorecomplexmatterssuchasSIPP,SSAS,VCT,EIS,SIPP,SSASandIHT
• Managingportfoliosbroadlyinthe500kto5mspace.
• Understandingtheneedsofclientswhoaremainlybusinessandentrepreneurs,butnotexclusivelyso.
• Undertakingcorporateadviceasrequired.
• Collaboratingwiththeotherfinancialplanners,paraplannersandaccountantstofacilitatebusinessopportunitiesandtofurthergrowyourportfolio.

Thecandidate

• DiplomaLevel4asaminimum,ideallyworkingtowardsChartered
• ExperienceofworkingwithHNWandUHNWclients
• Developingandmaintainingclientrelationships

Join Our Clients Team as a Financial Reporting Specialist!

Location: London/Hybrid
Contract Length: Until 31st March 2026
Daily Rate: From 400 via Umbrella Company, depending on experience
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Are you ready to take the next step in your financial career? Our client, a leading financial institution based in Japan, is seeking a dynamic Financial Reporting Specialist to support their Accounting & Reporting team. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to showcase your expertise in financial reporting while working in a vibrant, inclusive environment!

What You'll Do:
As a Financial Reporting Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in the preparation and submission of essential reports to our client's head office in Japan. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and submitting reports in compliance with IFRS and JGAAP.
• Preparing consolidation packages per head office requirements.
• Transforming trial balance data when JGAAP is applicable.
• Generating Basel III reports and documenting self-assessment reports.
• Implementing new requested reports and collaborating with IT experts for data delivery and automation.
• Maintaining finance-related procedures and manuals.
• Acting as a key contact for various departments regarding reporting queries.
• Assisting with additional tasks assigned by the Deputy Head of Finance.

What We're Looking For:
We seek a detail-oriented professional with a knack for numbers! The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience as an accountant in a financial setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS, HGB, and ideally JGAAP, along with general accounting principles.
• A Bachelor's degree (professional qualification is a plus).
• A strong ability to thrive under tight deadlines while ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Exceptional numerical skills and expert-level proficiency in Excel.
• Proactive and flexible work style, with the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• A spirit of teamwork and collaboration.

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of one of the largest financial institutions with a global presence.
• Contribute to meaningful work that supports the financial health of a diverse range of clients.
• Enjoy a competitive daily rate and the flexibility of a hybrid working arrangement.
• Engage in a workplace that values diversity and promotes inclusivity, ensuring everyone's voice is heard.

If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to apply! Please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates your relevant experience.

Note: If you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Join Our Clients Team as a Financial Reporting Specialist!

Location: London/Hybrid
Contract Length: Until 31st March 2026
Daily Rate: From 400 via Umbrella Company, depending on experience
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Are you ready to take the next step in your financial career? Our client, a leading financial institution based in Japan, is seeking a dynamic Financial Reporting Specialist to support their Accounting & Reporting team. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to showcase your expertise in financial reporting while working in a vibrant, inclusive environment!

What You'll Do:
As a Financial Reporting Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in the preparation and submission of essential reports to our client's head office in Japan. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and submitting reports in compliance with IFRS and JGAAP.
• Preparing consolidation packages per head office requirements.
• Transforming trial balance data when JGAAP is applicable.
• Generating Basel III reports and documenting self-assessment reports.
• Implementing new requested reports and collaborating with IT experts for data delivery and automation.
• Maintaining finance-related procedures and manuals.
• Acting as a key contact for various departments regarding reporting queries.
• Assisting with additional tasks assigned by the Deputy Head of Finance.

What We're Looking For:
We seek a detail-oriented professional with a knack for numbers! The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience as an accountant in a financial setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS, HGB, and ideally JGAAP, along with general accounting principles.
• A Bachelor's degree (professional qualification is a plus).
• A strong ability to thrive under tight deadlines while ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Exceptional numerical skills and expert-level proficiency in Excel.
• Proactive and flexible work style, with the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• A spirit of teamwork and collaboration.

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of one of the largest financial institutions with a global presence.
• Contribute to meaningful work that supports the financial health of a diverse range of clients.
• Enjoy a competitive daily rate and the flexibility of a hybrid working arrangement.
• Engage in a workplace that values diversity and promotes inclusivity, ensuring everyone's voice is heard.

If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to apply! Please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates your relevant experience.

Note: If you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

What We’re All About at Kroo

Kroo has a big vision. To be the first bank that is both trusted and loved by its customers.

We’re helping people take control of their financial future and achieve their goals, whilst making a positive impact on the planet.

Here at Kroo, doing what is right is in our DNA. We act with integrity, transparency and honesty. We think big, dream big, and relentlessly pursue our goals. We like to be bold, break new ground, and we never stop learning. But most importantly, we are on this journey together.

How you'll contribute:

We’re searching for a resourceful and enthusiastic Collections Specialist, who will take a leading role in establishing the First Line Lending Operations function. We want to provide financial wellbeing for our customers and this role will be key to delivering that. Reporting will be directly to the Collections and Financial Wellbeing Team Manager.

The lending team at Kroo plays a key role in helping us to achieve our mission. You’ll have a chance to influence how we do things. If you’re ambitious, passionate about the consumer credit industry and eager to create something from scratch, then please apply.

The Kroo is growing and we’d love to hear from you if you’re interested in joining us on our journey!

Requirements

About You

While not essential, the following experience and qualifications are highly desirable in our ideal candidate for this position:

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Communicate directly with customers via in-app chat, email and telephone
• Support the implementation of arrears, forbearance/collections and vulnerability procedures; take ownership of the successful delivery
• Play a central role in the day-to-day management of loan lifecycle events
• Help shape the Lending Operations function and supporting the Head of Business Operations and Head of Lending
• Produce reports on key metrics
• Liaise with the underwriting and lending policy teams to improve overall strategy and risk appetite

Here's what we are looking for ideally:

• Strong knowledge of 1st line processes, including experience with arrears, collections and vulnerability procedures
• Good knowledge of consumer credit practices and relevant FCA regulation
• 2 years experience working with consumer credit products as minimum
• Positive attitude and willing to learn

• Have worked at a start-up before
• Have experience establishing lending operations in a fintech, bank or lending business

About Our Process:

We can be flexible with the structure of our interview process if someone's circumstances or timescales require it but our general structure is:

• People screen and quiz interview - 45 mins
• Technical interview challenge with the hiring manager - 1 hour (Optional - face to face interview in the London office or via google meet)
• Head of Division interview - 45 mins (Optional - face to face interview in the London office or via google meet)

Successful candidates after the technical stage will be invited to informally meet the team in person and see our fantastic offices. Please let us know if you have any specific requirements or need assistance so we can be as accommodating as possible for you.

Benefits

What we offer:

At our cutting-edge fintech company, we know that attracting and retaining the best talent means offering top-notch benefits that help our employees thrive both in and outside of work. Check out what we currently offer:

• Generous holiday time: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 1 Kroo bank holiday (June 24th), and 1 day off during the week of your birthday.
• Personal days: We know that life can be unpredictable, so we offer 3 personal days to use as needed.
• Employer-sponsored volunteer program: We're passionate about giving back to our community, and we support our employees in doing the same with up to 4 hours per month of employer-sponsored volunteer time.
• Mental health support: We care about the mental health of our team members and offer access to Spill, our mental health support partner.
• Workplace pension: We want you to feel secure about your future, so we offer a workplace pension with a 5% employee contribution and a 3% employer top-up.
• Top-notch equipment: We provide top-of-the-line equipment necessary for smooth hybrid work, including a MacBook laptop. Additionally, we also offer support in establishing your home office by contributing towards your setup if required.
• Modern office: When you're in the office, you'll enjoy access to our modern, bustling workspace in Central London.
• Cycle to Work scheme: We encourage sustainable transportation with our Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric Car scheme: We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint, and our Electric Car scheme makes it easy for our employees to do the same.
• Enhanced parental leave: We know that family comes first, and we offer an enhanced parental leave policy to support our employees in starting and growing their families.
• Room for growth: As a fast-paced, high-growth start-up, we're dedicated to providing our employees with room to grow and excel.
• You get full healthcare for you and your nuclear family via Vitality.

Hybrid Working:

At Kroo Bank, we have a hybrid/ flexible policy that gives both individuals and teams a lot of freedom when it comes to using the office space to boost productivity. Our London office is a great resource when used effectively. So, candidates who can occasionally come to the office are a good fit for how we work right now. Keep in mind that this job involves working from 9 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with a mix of remote and office work, so you won't need to be on-site all the time and regular commuting expenses to your designated office will not be reimbursed. We will move to a shift pattern as the collections team expands.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We wholeheartedly uphold our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Every employee is highly regarded, respected, and supported without any form of judgement or prejudice. We consider Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion as fundamental pillars guiding our path in all aspects of our bank. We also ensure that reasonable adjustments are made available to all candidates throughout the recruitment process.

To all Recruitment Agencies:

At Kroo Bank, agency resumes are strictly prohibited. Do not submit agency resumes or forward them to our job advertisements or Kroo Bank employees. Be aware that Kroo Bank will not assume any responsibility for fees incurred due to unsolicited resumes.

To ensure a fair and efficient application process, all candidates are kindly requested to submit their applications directly through the advertised platform. We kindly ask that you refrain from reaching out to the company or its employees via email, LinkedIn, or any other communication channels for inquiries or updates. Please note that any attempts to contact us through these channels will not receive a response. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to 55,000 + benefits

We are currently seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant to join a food manufacturing business in West Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with strong analytical skills and experience in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making.

• Collect data from multiple platforms and consolidate it into a single source for accurate reporting and analysis.

• Provide insight to drive business performance and support strategic decisions.

• Communicate financial information effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Power BI or a similar tool.

• Experience in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing business and make a real impact on financial performance.

To apply: Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

CMA is delighted to be working with a Poole based organisation who are looking to appoint a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager on a fixed term contract basis for 12 months. This key role within the finance function, supporting the UK Finance Director while working closely with sales, commercial, and operational teams. The successful candidate will lead budgeting and forecasting, provide detailed project accounting, and deliver meaningful insights to drive both long-term planning and day-to-day commercial decision making.

What will the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager role involve?

• Leading the budgeting and forecasting process, including monthly and ad-hoc reporting down to contribution margin level;
• Ownership of project accounting, including month end reporting, revenue recognition, contribution margin and stock analysis;
• Delivering meaningful financial insights to support bids, commercial decisions, and departmental performance reviews;
• Developing profitability reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting internal/external audit requirements;
• Managing and developing the FP&A team, while building strong relationships across finance, sales, operations, and engineering.

Suitable Candidate for the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager vacancy:

• Qualified or at final stages of (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent);
• Proven experience in FP&A, management reporting and project accounting, ideally within a manufacturing environment;
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent problem-solving and communication skills;
• Confident presenting complex financial information to senior stakeholders;
• Proactive approach to process improvement and collaborative working.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Planning & Analysis Manager:

• Salary £50,000 – £60,000 plus benefits package;
• Opportunity to join a highly regarded and growing organisation;
• Clear scope for career progression, with potential to step into a Head of FP&A or senior leadership role;
• Hybrid working with occasional UK and overseas travel required.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to 55,000 + benefits

We are currently seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant to join a food manufacturing business in West Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with strong analytical skills and experience in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making.

• Collect data from multiple platforms and consolidate it into a single source for accurate reporting and analysis.

• Provide insight to drive business performance and support strategic decisions.

• Communicate financial information effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Power BI or a similar tool.

• Experience in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing business and make a real impact on financial performance.

To apply: Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.