Financial Accountant

Résumé du poste

The Financial Accountant will manage general ledger entries, investigate system anomalies, and ensure the integrity of financial records. They are also responsible for monthly financial closings, treasury cashflow management, and preparing statutory and tax returns.

Détails du poste

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT Permanent / Full time Based in London HQ (4 days a week + 1 day remote) Reporting to Chief Accountant Purpose We have an exciting opportunity for a technically strong Financial Accountant to join our London Head Office Accounts team. With many routine accounting processes now automated or managed by regional hubs, this role is ideal for a proactive and inquisitive professional who thrives on solving problems, investigating anomalies, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information. If you’re looking for a position where your expertise truly matters — and where initiative can open doors to wider areas of accounting — this is the perfect next step. Key Responsibilities The list below provides an indication of the duties. Opportunities to expand into broader accounting topics will be available for those who show capability and enthusiasm. General Accounting Review, analyse, and maintain financial records and general ledger entries, ensuring the accuracy of automated postings. Investigate unusual transactions, imbalances, and system anomalies, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions. Support quarterly and year-end audit reviews, providing clear and robust explanations for areas under responsibility. Prepare statutory returns for governmental and regulatory bodies (Intrastat, CIS, ONS surveys), ensuring compliance and data accuracy. Treasury Update daily cashflows, analyse variances, and request appropriate treasury transfers to meet business requirements. Monitor cash movements for irregularities and escalate unexpected trends or discrepancies. Monthly Financial Closings Full ownership of assigned sections, including analytical review and issue resolution. Debtors : Control and reconcile debtor and prepayment balances Fixed assets : Run monthly fixed asset controls, validate automated postings, and investigate discrepancies or system errors ; Prepare the annual fixed assets register for review by the Capital Allowances specialist. Payroll : Post ledgers relating to bonus accruals, national insurance charges and other payroll related entries ; Reconcile net wages and pension balances ; Review unreconciled salary advances and raise issues with Payroll when necessary. Creditors : Prepare and post accruals (utilities, stores expenses) ; Review expense patterns and challenge unusual fluctuations prior to posting. Profit & loss account : Perform detailed expenses reviews, investigate variances against prior months and budget, and ensure correct allocation of costs. Taxation Prepare and submit VAT returns to HMRC/Irish Revenue ; Validate VAT postings and follow up on exceptions or unexpected balances. Prepare EC Sales Lists for submission to HMRC/Irish Revenue. Experience and Qualifications Minimum 5 years’ experience as a financial accountant, ideally within retail or a multinational organisation. Part-qualified (finalist) or fully qualified ACCA/ACA Experience with SAP FICO is desirable Exposure to some of the duties listed is expected Skills and Attitude Strong technical financial accounting knowledge, including FRS 102 and IFRS. Excellent analytical mindset with a passion for investigation and issue resolution. Confident communicator, able to work effectively with both local teams and regional processing centres. Strong organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Excellent computer skills — especially MS Excel and SAP. Experience with setting up AI agents highly valued A proactive, curious, and solution-driven attitude, with a desire to grow and take on new challenges INDINDITEXSM

Ce que vous ferez

The Financial Accountant will manage general ledger entries, investigate system anomalies, and ensure the integrity of financial records. They are also responsible for monthly financial closings, treasury cashflow management, and preparing statutory and tax returns.

Exigences

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in financial accounting, preferably within retail or a multinational environment. A professional qualification such as ACCA or ACA (part-qualified or fully qualified) and proficiency in SAP FICO are required.

Compétences indiquées

• Résolution de problèmes · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Financial Accounting
• General Ledger
• SAP FICO
• MS Excel
• Analytical Skills
• Audit Support
• Statutory Returns
• Treasury Management
• VAT Returns
• Reconciliation
• Fixed Assets
• Payroll Accounting
• FRS 102
• IFRS
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Cost Allocation
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Organizational Skills
• Month-End Closing
• Curiosity
• Analytical Review
• AI Agents
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting
• Accruals
• Auditing
• Automation
• Business Requirements
• Computer Literacy
• Sales
• Financial Statements
• Fixed Asset
• Fixed Asset Register
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• International Financial Reporting Standards
• Prepayment
• Ledgers (Accounting)
• SAP Applications
• SAP FI/CO
• Confident Communicator
• Surveys
• Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Investigation
• Enthusiasm

Domaines d’emploi

• Finance & Accounting
• Retail
• Administrative
• Financial Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors