Financial Accountant - Fast-Growing Financial Advisory Group - London - £70,000 + benefits
We are partnering confidentially with a rapidly growing financial advisory group to recruit a Financial Accountant into its London-based finance team. This is a broad and fast-paced role, with hands on exposure to month end reporting, audit support and variance analysis across a multi-entity environment.
Working closely with the Senior Financial Controller and wider finance team, you will take ownership of month-end reporting, support budgeting and forecasting, manage audit relationships, and contribute to regulatory and cashflow reporting. This role offers excellent exposure across the full finance lifecycle within an ambitious, expanding financial services business.
About the Organisation
Our client is a fast-growing financial services group providing tailored advisory solutions to a broad client base. With significant assets under advice and an ambitious, acquisitions-based growth strategy, the organisation combines entrepreneurial energy with strong governance, professional standards, and a collaborative culture. Finance plays a central role in supporting the continued expansion of the business, with clear visibility to senior leadership and involvement across multiple legal entities and operational areas.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End Reporting & Financial Analysis
- Take ownership of the accuracy and timely delivery of month-end reporting.
- Review P&L and balance sheet schedules, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare detailed variance analysis against budget and forecasts, providing clear commentary for senior finance leadership.
- Compile financial reporting packs for group and entity-level review.
Audit & Compliance
- Act as a key contact for audit queries and walkthroughs.
- Manage audit requests, ensuring timely and accurate information is provided.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Reporting
- Support the annual budgeting process alongside senior finance stakeholders.
- Produce monthly reporting for cost and revenue owners, analysing performance against KPIs.
- Assist with ongoing forecasting and performance reviews across the group.
Cashflow & Operational Finance
- Monitor cash requirements across multiple entities and maintain short-term cashflow forecasts.
- Support bank payments and intercompany transactions where required.
Regulatory & Ad Hoc Reporting
- Assist with regulatory and statistical reporting requirements.
- Support finance involvement in integrations and legal entity changes.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies.
Your Profile
- Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
- Strong month-end reporting experience.
- Financial services experience - banking, fintech, brokerage, insurance, asset management industry
- Advanced Excel skills.
- High attention to detail with strong ownership and self-review.
- Confident communicator, comfortable working with stakeholders and third parties.
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced, growing environment.
What's on Offer
- Salary: £70,000 per annum.
- Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the London office.
- Private Medical
- Good pension scheme
- Broad, hands-on finance role with excellent exposure across reporting, forecasting, audit, and operations.
- Opportunity to join a fast-growing financial services group at an exciting stage of expansion.
- Collaborative, professional environment with high visibility to senior leadership.
