Senior Financial Accountant

ISS Facility Services

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
ISSSenior Financial AccountantContract: Controls, Risk and TransformationLocation: London, E14 9SHHours of work: 37.5Contract Type: PermanentAs a Senior Financial Accountant, you will be part of the UK&I Controlling function - a high-performing team team encompassing controls and assurance, financial reporting, and accounting services.This role focuses on balance sheet control as well as income statement management and analysis, with a strong emphasis on financial risk mitigation and standardisation across the finance function.Job DescriptionYou will work closely with the Business Unit Controller to identify and implement process and procedural improvements, driving efficiencies in cost management while ensuring a robust internal control environment. This includes completing Controls Self-Assessments, ensuring control procedures are adhered to, and actively updating the controls framework when processes change.The role requires a strong ability to anticipate finance-related needs, proactively communicate with stakeholders, and deliver value-added financial services to Account Leadership and customers that align with the organisation’s strategic objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Controls & Reporting
  • Review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure compliance with UK&I reconciliation requirements, driving accuracy in financial reporting by ensuring all reviewer recommendations are implemented.
  • Take ownership of external audits, Group and UK&I internal audits, and Financial Controls & Assurance reviews.
  • Manage an accurate and efficient month-end close cycle for all allocated accounts.
  • Oversee month-end close tasks including calculation, review, and processing of accruals, prepayments, and revenue transactions across customer contracts.
  • Investigate and explain variances from forecasts.
Operational Finance
  • Review overdue accounts receivable and trade working capital reports, taking corrective action where required.
  • Run and review open purchase order reports weekly, keeping aged POs to a minimum.
  • Support Key Account Managers/Directors in business reviews and assist Finance Business Partners with customer reporting.
  • Oversee balance sheet control activities, ensuring completeness and accuracy of prepayments, accruals, fixed assets, contract receivables, and provisions.
Process & Continuous Improvement
  • Partner with the Business Unit Controller to implement efficiency improvements and best practices across the finance function.
  • Drive standardisation of processes to enhance accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
  • Take a proactive role in updating and refining the internal controls framework in response to procedural changes.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
  • ACA, CIMA, ACCA (qualified) or equivalent, or qualification by relevant experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven analytical ability to interpret and convey complex financial information clearly.
  • Sound judgement and strong decision-making skills.
  • Exceptional organisation, planning, and time management abilities.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Resilience under pressure and confidence to challenge the status quo.
The CompanyISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlaceISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailingPlease click on the following link for more information on this role:If you are interested in learning about other opportunities at ISS, please join our Talent community by clicking on the following link:

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