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Our client, a member of the London Metal Exchange, is looking for a qualified accountant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate wanting to gain experience within Financial Services from a Top 30 practice. The role is onsite with a competitive pension and benefits. Primary Objective of the Role * Oversee the daily financial operations of the company, including reviewing and managing accounting entries. * Regularly compile and present financial reports (including profit and loss, resources, liquidity, etc.) on both a daily and monthly basis. * Generate detailed assessments of the company's financial results, comparing performance with prior periods, budget, and forecasts. This includes providing insightful commentary on business trends and helping produce reports for senior management when required. * Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports as required by the FCA. * Assist with the preparation and submission of corporate tax and VAT returns. Financial Risk Oversight * Ensure adherence to FCA regulatory requirements, including capital and financial reporting obligations. * Track cash balances and manage rolling cash flow projections to guarantee the company maintains sufficient liquidity at all times. * Ensure all record-keeping complies with the standards set by both internal and external auditors and regulatory bodies. * Maintain strong relations with external auditors and address any recommendations or findings they provide. Key Responsibilities * Develop and produce financial reports for business leadership, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with the Head of Finance and Board expectations. * Manage the company's financial resource requirements and liquidity, ensuring optimal levels are maintained. * Prepare monthly financial statements and annual accounts, ensuring they comply with statutory regulations and accounting standards. * Develop and update finance and accounting policy manuals. * Assist in the preparation of company budgets, and track and assess progress towards achieving them. * Coordinate with external auditors for the auditing of books, records, and financial statements, including those required for statutory and regulatory compliance. Requirements * Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CPA). * Bachelor's degree or equivalent. * 5-10 years of experience within the financial services industry or auditing experience at leading international accounting firms.

KennedyPearce are hiring a Senior Management Accountant for a fast-growing TV and film company based in London. The Management Accountant will be primarily responsible for ensuring the delivery of the monthly/quarterly management accounts for Group Entities, which are key to ensuring the timely delivery of the Group's internal and external Financial Reporting obligations. This role will be based 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home. You will be joining a highly successful team with some great exposure. The Management Accountant will report directly to the Group Finance Manager. Typical Tasks Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts for entities and consolidated group Month end journal analysis and posting to the accounting system Periodic reconciliation of balance sheet accounts Assisting with the preparation of annual statutory accounts and audit Assisting with quarterly reporting to external stakeholders - private equity and banks Leading on the Groups Monthly Budget vs Actual Cost Reporting Assisting with the Groups Accounts Receivable function Candidate attributes Degree 2.1 or above in a relevant field ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified 5+ years' experience in finance Experience preparing management accounts, audit, group consolidation and statutory accounts Knowledge of IFRS Highly competent manipulating data in Microsoft Excel and using different accounting systems Enjoys working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment

Partnered with a multi-national company based in Hemel Hempsetad, we are hiring for a Financial Accountant on a full time permanent basis. A hybrid working arrangement is offered with the opportunity to work from home 2-3 days per week. As the Financial Accountant for EMEA, you will be a key partner to the Finance Manager EMEA, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of financial reporting and tax compliance. Your role will be integral in streamlining month-end and year-end closing processes while actively identifying opportunities to improve the efficiency of the finance department. Key Responsibilities: Month-End Closing: Play an essential role in delivering month-end closing and financial reporting. Holding Company Reporting: Oversee the financial results reporting and closing for the holding company. Technical Accounting: Manage the accounting processes for reporting on sales allowances, inventory, and IFRS 16 leases. Financial Reporting: Prepare financial reports, update accounting policies, and contribute to the production of annual statutory accounts. Work closely with external auditors for seamless audits. Internal Audit: Assist with internal audits across subsidiaries, identifying and implementing business process improvements. Tax Compliance: Support tax compliance activities, including preparing monthly VAT returns for the UK and the Netherlands, providing analysis for corporation tax computations, and handling transfer pricing, PAYE settlements, and Country-by-Country reporting. Other Compliance: Ensure adherence to banking, Companies House submissions, and ONS reporting requirements. Team Support: Provide comprehensive support to the Finance Manager EMEA, ensuring smooth and efficient financial operations. To be considered for this role, it's essential you are either an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with post qualification experience. You must have a strong knowledge and understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP. Strong Excel and analytical skills are essential. Previous experience in a similar FMCG multi-national industry trading across EMEA is preferred but not essential. If you feel you have the skills, experience and qualifications required for this role, click apply now! Please note, you must have the full right to work in the UK to be considered.

A fast-growing FMCG business based in London are recruiting for an immediately available Management Accountant on a 6 month contract basis. They can offer hybrid working with 3 days a week in the office and 2 at home. This role will be working with the financial controller to oversee a number of brands in the UK and overseas so will involved working collaboratively across different teams. Month end responsibilities including oversight of the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and journal postings. Inter-company reporting. Dealing with tax issues including VAT submissions. Inventory and production reporting including reconciliations, COGS and gross margin analysis. Cash-flow reports Management of the fixed-asset register The ideal candidate At least part-qualified with experience in management and financial reporting Highly proficient in accounts preparation and working to deadlines Working in an international business would be beneficial Experience with Business Central