Financial Accountant

We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our finance function on a six-month fixed-term basis. The role will support the accurate processing, control, and reporting of financial information across several operational entities, working in close collaboration with a central reporting team to ensure regulatory and group reporting obligations are met.

The finance function is currently evolving towards a more standardised, automated, and technology-enabled operating model. This position will play an active role in supporting that change, helping to improve existing processes and embedding new ways of working.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in producing high-quality work, and is comfortable partnering with stakeholders across different areas of the business.

• Manage and deliver month-end close activities, including reconciliations and journal processing
• Prepare, review, and validate detailed financial data files from third parties and internal sources
• Produce supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audit purposes
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and standardisation
• Work closely with a central accounting and reporting team to ensure consistency of outputs
• Support finance-led change initiatives and new business activity
• Provide wider team support and complete ad-hoc tasks as required
• Uphold strong governance and conduct standards to support positive customer and stakeholder outcomes

• Experience in financial accounting, technical accounting, or transactional finance
• Strong Microsoft Excel capability (certification desirable but not essential)
• Comfortable working with large volumes of data and meeting deadlines
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear communicator able to engage with a range of stakeholders
• Proactive, adaptable, and keen to develop