
Financial Accountant
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Month-End and Year-End Close: Responsible for the accurate and timely closing of books for entities in the UK, Turkey, and Malta, including preparing journals, reconciliations, and drafting/ reviewing financial statements
- Audit Management: Acting as the day to day point of contact for external auditors for the assigned entities, preparing audit schedules, responding to queries, and ensuring a smooth audit process; also taking responsibility for regulatory audits where applicable
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards - IFRS at Group level, and local GAAPs where applicable; ensuring your entities are compliant with relevant financial controls and regulatory requirements for licensed entities
- Financial Reporting: Drafting or reviewing year end financial statements, and preparing financial reports for local board meetings on your entities
- Project Collaboration: Actively participate in finance-related projects both for your own entities, but also as the finance contact on larger projects, contributing accounting expertise and ensuring financial implications are considered
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a financial accounting role with responsibility for month-end and year-end close
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP is essential (Any knowledge of Turkish GAAP is desirable but not essential)
- Experience managing external audits and dealing with regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
- Proficiency in accounting software (preferably Netsuite) and strong Excel skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced international environment, with strong communication and interpersonal skills