Financial Accountant
London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£55,000 - £60,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description
Ivy Rock Partners is currently supporting an impactful organisation in their search for a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Accountant. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated finance team that is making a difference within medical research. The role involves contributing to high-quality statutory audits, efficient month-end and year-end processes, and maintaining a strong financial control environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the production of group year-end statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors.
- Interpret and communicate the impact of FRS102 changes on the organization’s financial practices.
- Drive process improvements to reduce reporting timeframes and enhance the quality of financial information.
- Play a key role in developing and optimizing finance systems.
- Perform monthly reconciliation and group consolidation tasks.
- Maintain a robust control environment, proactively managing risks, and addressing audit findings.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of effective financial policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Fully qualified Financial Accountant (ACA, ICAEW, or equivalent).
- Recent experience in an accounting practice, with knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards (FRS102) and charities SORP.
- Strong knowledge of tax and VAT compliance.
- Proficiency in Excel, including functions like VLOOKUPs and pivot tables; experience with Workday is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
What’s on Offer:
- A permanent role that offers the chance to directly contribute to meaningful work.
- A collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and professional growth.
- The opportunity to work alongside a dynamic finance team and make a tangible impact on the organisation’s success.
Please get in touch with Megan Hunter for a confidential conversation about the role.
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Posted on: 15 October 2024
Closing date: 08 November 2024 at 14:00
Tags: Finance, Accounting