Financial Accountant

Rutherford Briant Recruitment London, England Sep 16, 2025

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Schedule Flexible

Financial Accountant focuses on managing a diverse client portfolio and delivering statutory accounts under uk gaap and ifrs.

What the role involves

  • Managing a diverse client portfolio and delivering statutory accounts under UK GAAP and IFRS.
  • Preparing detailed consolidation workings and liaising with auditors to support the year-end process.
  • Researching, drafting, and responding to client technical queries on IFRS and UK GAAP reporting.
  • Supporting managers and partners on client pitches and technical projects.
  • Supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members, providing guidance and feedback.

Skills and requirements

  • ACA or ACCA qualified with strong statutory accounts experience.
  • Solid knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102 essential) and ideally exposure to IFRS.
  • Previous client-facing experience, ideally within the financial services sector.
  • Audit experience and CaseWare knowledge would be advantageous.

Confirmed role details

  • Time away when you need it most – including generous holiday allowance, flexible working options, and enhanced parental leave policies.

Candidate fit

  • Supporting for personal and professional growth through structured learning pathways, study support, and in-house development programmes.
  • Technical finance knowledge, accuracy, reporting discipline, and careful judgement.

Additional role context

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  • A comprehensive wellbeing offering, including access to private GP services, discounted gym memberships, and regular wellness initiatives.
  • Financial perks such as season ticket loans, interest-free tech loans, and exclusive retail discounts.
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