Title: Financial Accountant

Location: Central London, 100% office based

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000, plus discretionary bonus & benefits

The company:

Our client, a hedge-fund backed global shipping group headquartered in London, is seeking a technically adept, Financial Accountant to join their growing finance team in London.

Responsibilities:

• Involvement in group consolidation process and the production of quarterly and annual statutory accounts under IFRS
• Preparation of parts of the quarterly management report and providing commentaries to management.
• Assisting with group budgeting and forecasting
• Preparation of additional supporting schedules for reviews and providing explanations and analysis as required to support key stakeholders.
• Maintenance and quarterly uploading of the Company’s lease, depreciation, deferred charges, interest accruals and other accounting schedules as required.
• Supporting VAT return preparation and submission across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations
• Assisting with corporate tax computations and working with external advisors during tax filings and audits
• Monitoring and managing group cash flow, intercompany funding, and banking relationships
• Supporting treasury operations including FX exposure management, liquidity forecasting, and covenant compliance

Role Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be a qualified ACA/ACCA/CPA (or equivalent)
• Top 10/20 audit experience is desirable but not essential
• Ability to work on own initiative or as a part of a team
• Ability to meet deadlines