Financial Reporting Accountant Job in North London, London

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Financial Reporting Accountant Job in North London, London

Job Description
Antony James Recruitment Ltd are delighted to have partnered with a growing Fintech company in recruiting a Financial Reporting Accountant. In this newly created permanent position you will be leading the preparation for the group statutory financial statements and annual reports. This is a highly flexible role with 2 to 4 for days a month rewuired in the office.

Main Duties:

Assist in the preparation, review and analysis of the group's consolidated monthly reporting in line with the internal timetable
Lead the preparation of the Group's statutory financial statements and annual report in accordance with IFRS and ensuring timely filing and statutory compliance
Adopt and maintain documentation of the group finance manual and key business processes such as procedures for preparations of financial information, significant transactions policies, tax policies, promotions policies
Maintain compliance with all internal control procedures surrounding financial reporting, including preparation of detailed documentation to support financial disclosures
Adopt and implement a formal internal controls framework, identifying and documenting the key business cycles, and formalising a process for testing key controls, ensuring consistency across the Group.
Own the preparation and maintenance of group accounting policies manual
Oversee key technical accounting matters including, for example, financial instruments accounting and share scheme valuations
Research and provide technical support to the group finance
Support key business initiatives from an accounting as well as corporate structuring and funding viewpoint
Manage the relationship with the external auditors, inspectors and advisors ensuring their queries are resolved and the audit process runs smoothlySkills/Experience

Post qualification experience working in a finance function of a listed business
High standard of technical accounting knowledge (IFRS) with particular strength in listed company reporting
Experience of participating in the interim and annual audit with external auditors and preparing the annual and interim financial statements
Development and improvement of accounting processes and controls
Logical approach to problem solving with a hands-on and can-do attitude
Wide ranging financial and management accounting experience; production of management accounting information including: profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flows and narrative and variance analysis
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and data modelling skills
Comfortable with creating, maintaining and communicating templates and reports that address various needs of the business
Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment and proven track record of working under pressure and meeting deadlines
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to interact at an executive and non-executive level
Continuously look at ways to leverage new software to deliver improved processes
Attention to detail with a strong team ethos
Ability to work unsupervised, showing initiative in identifying problems and posing solutions
Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience
Experience with Oracle netsuite is a plus
Experience in a Fintech or FCA regulated environment

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: North London, London
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Angel
County: Greater London
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £70000 – £80000/annum
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