Senior Group Financial Accountant

Overview

In this role you will support the Group Financial Accounting team in London to deliver statutory reporting for the group and UK subsidiaries, ensure robust internal controls, and manage the annual and interim audits. You will work across multi-currency, multi-jurisdictional environments to produce timely financial statements and drive global reporting improvements. You will collaborate with external auditors and senior finance stakeholders to sustain compliance and efficiency, contributing to the firm’s strong control environment and strategic projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the annual consolidated financial statements for Clyde & Co LLP and UK subsidiaries in line with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Produce monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports for the group, plus ad hoc reports
• Prepare quarterly covenant compliance reports to bankers in accordance with banking agreements
• Coordinate year-end group audit file and serve as a key contact for auditors to ensure timely, successful completion
• Manage another team member when required
• Drive integration of subsidiary local books into the global PMS to improve oversight and reporting efficiency
• Map, document and review financial accounting policies, processes and controls to support continuous improvement
• Recommend changes to business processes and controls and lead group financial control projects with regional teams
• Provide technical accounting advice to the wider finance team
• Undertake additional duties as required to support department operations

Key requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP/FRS102 and IFRS and experience in preparing/reviewing financial statements under UK GAAP and IFRS for LLPs and Limited Companies
• Self-motivated, highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work unsupervised and meet tight deadlines
• Experience in a group role within a multi-currency, multi-jurisdictional environment
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills; ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders
• Experience with external audits and internal audit/process mapping is desirable
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookup, sumif); macros, Power Query and Power BI are advantageous
• Knowledge of Elite 3E is desirable

• strong interpersonal skills
• excellent written and verbal communication
• ability to forge relationships with senior stakeholders
• UK GAAP/FRS102
• IFRS
• UK LLPs and Limited Companies financial statements

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