Financial Accountant - Technical Financial Reporting

Provide quality accounting services to clients in the financial services sector, with a focus on financial reporting under UK GAAP and IFRS.

• Managing a growing client portfolio, as well as carry out all accounting work for a wide range of profit-making organisations in accordance with the firm's and statutory procedures. This will include planning, executing, completing and producing client-ready product independently and with minimum supervision.
• Prepare financial statements under UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Prepare detailed consolidation workings for groups to support the financial statement preparation process.
• Support year end process through liaison with external auditors in a timely and professional manner.
• Research, draft and respond to client technical queries covering IFRS and UK GAAP corporate reporting matters, working both independently and supporting senior team members.
• Developing and maintaining an advanced level of technical knowledge through appropriate reading, research and appropriate development and training requirements.
• Liaise with clients continually on topics including communicating job status, resolving technical queries and seeking required information relevant for the financial statements.
• Potential to maintain a small portfolio of clients that require monthly/quarterly management accounts and VAT reporting.
• Delegating, supervising, and reviewing the work of junior members of the team, providing feedback and support as necessary, including being involved in the development of junior staff.
• Understand the specification of the assignment agreed with the client and report immediately to the Manager (or Partner) if and when this specification may need to be changed.
• Support the Manager and/or Partner with client pitch documentation and meetings.