Financial Accountant (newly qualified) job at London Full Time

Butler Rose is partnering with our large Facilities Management client based in London to recruit a Financial Accountant to join a newly formed Facilities Compliance division. This is a six months temporary role, offering hybrid working and paying up to £350 per day via Umbrella company.

A centralised Financial Control team is being established for the division. Reporting to the Divisional Financial Controller, this role will work closely with the Deputy Financial Controller and the wider divisional finance team.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with excellent analytical skills, capable of solving complex issues, communicating effectively, and influencing stakeholders in a matrix organisation. The role requires proficiency in Excel, experience handling large volumes of data, strong prioritisation skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities
Support and maintain balance sheet controls and reviews to ensure assets and liabilities are accurately stated, highlighting any risks to the Divisional Financial Controller.
Ensure compliance with all accounting policies and procedures.
Support statutory reporting requirements, ensuring adherence to financial regulations.
Monitor the controls framework and follow up proactively on remediation actions.
Assist with audit and group requests, including provisions, insurance, questionnaires, and IFRS15 contract assessments.
Assist with HFM reporting, including submissions, validations, reconciliations, and promotion to SAP.
Support preparation of statutory accounts, tax packs, VAT, and other indirect taxes.
Perform intercompany reconciliations and elimination processes, collaborating with group finance teams.
Work closely with other controllership teams to ensure best practices are applied.
Support local and centralised finance teams in producing monthly management accounts.
Ensure fixed assets are managed and reported in compliance with policy.
Support audit processes and liaise with internal and external personnel as required.
Implement corrective actions for control weaknesses or audit recommendations.
Build relationships across business areas and use initiative to complete ad-hoc tasks and projects.
Ensure month-end reporting schedules and deliverables are submitted accurately and on time.

Required Qualifications & Skills
Qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant is essential.
Previous experience in financial control teams desirable.
Strong analytical skills and ability to transform large volumes of data into meaningful insights.
Ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation.
Proven ability to work to tight reporting deadlines.

What’s in it for you?
Opportunity to contribute to a newly formed division and shape financial control processes.
Influence improvements in reporting accuracy, processes, and financial governance.
Exposure to senior finance stakeholders and development of strong reporting capabilities.
Work in a supportive environment with experienced finance professionals.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like further information, please reach out to Cerys Smith.

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