Chartered Accountant

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with a minimum of five years' post-qualification experience to join our growing financial services group.

This is a broad, hands-on role with responsibility for accounting, financial reporting and finance operations across multiple group entities, including regulated financial services and consumer-facing businesses.

The successful candidate will take direct ownership of the finance function for designated entities while overseeing external accountants, auditors, tax advisers and other professional service providers across the wider group.

Working closely with directors and senior management, the role offers significant autonomy, commercial exposure and the opportunity to strengthen financial controls, improve reporting processes and support the group's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Manage accounting and financial reporting for multiple group entities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts, including financial analysis and commentary.
• Oversee bookkeeping, reconciliations, month-end processes and financial records.
• Prepare or coordinate statutory accounts and year-end reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, Companies Act requirements and applicable accounting standards.
• Maintain strong financial controls and accurate supporting documentation.

External Accountants, Tax Advisers & Professional Providers

• Act as the primary point of contact for external accountants, tax advisers and professional service providers.
• Liaise with external accountants responsible for outsourced accounting functions and review their work where appropriate.
• Oversee Companies House filings and related corporate compliance requirements.

Tax, Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

• Coordinate corporation tax, VAT and other statutory compliance processes across the different businesses.
• Support regulatory and compliance reporting requirements applicable to regulated group entities.
• Monitor changes in accounting, tax and regulatory requirements and assess their impact on the business.
• Ensure finance-related deadlines, filings and reporting obligations are met.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Process Improvement

• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and business planning.
• Provide financial analysis and management information to support commercial decisions.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop scalable finance processes, systems and reporting frameworks.
• Support ad hoc financial projects and business initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent Chartered Accountant qualification.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in management accounts, statutory reporting and financial control.
• Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP and corporate reporting requirements.
• Sound understanding of VAT, corporation tax and statutory compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or NetSuite.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and coordinate external advisers.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.

Preferred

• Experience within financial services, lending, asset management, investment management, private equity, family office or other regulated environments.
• Familiarity with FCA-regulated businesses and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of LLPs, SPVs and investment-related structures.
• Experience implementing accounting process improvements and internal controls.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant seeking a broad and commercially focused role within a growing financial services group.

The successful candidate will gain direct exposure to senior management, regulated businesses and a diverse range of commercial activities. The role offers significant responsibility, autonomy and long-term career progression within a professional and ambitious organisation.

Pay: From £40,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London EC3V 9BS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person