As a Financial Accountant you''ll play a key role in managing financial records and ensuring accurate reporting. Your work will help maintain the smooth financial operations of the organisation by supporting compliance, reporting, and financial analysis. Client Details A private equity-backed financial services group with a strong reputation in wealth management and financial planning, known for its growth, ambitious culture and focus on career development. Description Ensure robust financial controls are maintained across the group, regularly reviewing policies, procedures, and reconciliations to support compliance and accuracy. Oversee the reconciliation of intercompany balances and assist with group consolidation activities. Contribute to a variety of finance projects, including systems development, business acquisitions, integration activities, and process improvement initiatives. Partner with the Management Accounts team to prepare the monthly consolidated Balance Sheet, ensuring it is complete, accurate, and supported by timely and well-documented reconciliations. Prepare and file VAT returns, together with any other statutory or regulatory submissions required across the group. Take responsibility for the preparation of annual statutory accounts for all group entities, including the consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with FRS 102 and the implementation of any new accounting requirements. Manage the annual external audit process, acting as the key ..... full job details .....