Senior Group Financial Accountant - Absolute Recruit : Job Details

Absolute Recruit are partnered with a global Fintech business in their search for a Senior Group Financial Accountant. The business has a complex group structure, with a high volume of data/transactions and this role will be a manager-level position within the business reporting directly to the Finance Director and managing a team of 4 accountants.  The role will support the business with the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual statutory accounts and general day to day accounting activities.  Key tasks:  

• Reporting to the Finance Director, overseeing a team of 4 accountants
• Ensuring revenue is correctly accounted for establishing robust controls and processes
• Month end reporting, reviewing balance sheet and group monthly reconciliation process
• Reviewing intercompany transactions, reconciliations and approving postings
• Year end audit, dealing with external auditors

  Requirements:

• Must be a qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) ideally with 5 years PQE
• Experience within a complex group structure is essential including multi-jurisdictional/multi-currency experience
• Previous experience managing a small team is essential
• Experience dealing with a very high volume of data/transactions (ideally within a Financial Services/Fintech business)
• A hands-on accountant comfortable managing others and able to get into the detail when required
• Advanced Excel skills

 Package:

• Salary: £80,000-£90,000 (dependant on experience)
• Unlimited holiday
• Hybrid working/Flexibility to work from home
• Shares scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Enhanced Pension