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Senior Financial Accountant

https://jobs.zacharydaniels.co.uk/51673-senior-financial-accountant/finance/london/job2025-03-03 14:43:302025-04-01Zachary Daniels
Job TypeFixed Term
LocationLondon
AreaLondon, UKLondonUKLondon
SectorFinance
SalaryBenefits
CurrencyGBP
Start DateASAP
AdvertiserZachary Daniels
Job RefBBBH32524_1741013010
Description
Senior Financial Accountant
6 Month Contract - Permanent
Up to £65,000 + Bonus
London | Full Time
Are you an experienced Financial Accountant who is looking to join an exciting company? You will be a key player in driving financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency within a fast-paced and growing business. This role is more than just numbers-it's about delivering insights, optimising processes, and ensuring financial integrity that supports strategic decision-making. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, streamline reporting, and contribute to the company's financial success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and post month-end journals
  • Maintain general ledger accounts and perform daily reconciliations.
  • Reconcile balance sheet control accounts and make necessary adjustments.
  • Reconcile all bank accounts including the main account & Euro account
  • Analyse and process unposted payments and receipts, ensuring accurate journal entries.
  • Manage fixed assets, including creating assets on the Fixed Asset Register
  • Process wholesale and retail payroll journals and reconcile payroll accounts.
  • Ensure all necessary corrections and adjustments are completed for accurate financial reporting.
  • Assist in the preparation of weekly cash forecasts in collaboration with Credit Control.
  • Review and verify payments processed

Tax & Audit Compliance

  • Support with ensuring compliance across tax streams (Corporate Tax, VAT, Customs, Employment Tax, etc.).
  • Prepare and file UK and Irish VAT returns accurately and on time.
  • Assist in the preparation of UK and Irish corporation tax files.
  • Support the year-end audit process, including preparing audit files and responding to auditor requests.
  • Assist in the preparation of yearly financial statements

Key Requirements:

  • Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
  • Strong financial reporting and reconciliation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience using SAP or other ERP systems.
  • Background in consumer, retail, or FMCG industries.

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