Overview
Financial Accountant role in a fast-paced events business with hybrid working and opportunities to lead and grow within a dynamic team. This role is based in London and is ideal for a qualified accountant taking on a broad remit across month-end, reporting, team management, and process improvement.
This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with 2 days in the office per week.
Key Duties
* Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure timely month-end close
* Post accruals, prepayments, and all necessary journal entries
* Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations
* Deliver event-specific financial reporting and support wider business analysis
* Prepare and submit weekly cash flow forecasts to senior leadership
* Oversee VAT returns across the UK and several European jurisdictions
* Support interim and year-end audits, liaising with external auditors
* Approve staff expenses and oversee transactional finance activity
* Manage finance queries and invoicing via the JIRA ticketing system
* Supervise and develop Finance Analysts, encouraging team growth and collaboration
* Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders across commercial, delivery, marketing and tech teams
* Help implement and improve financial controls and reporting processes
Key Skills
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 5+ years’ industry experience
* Strong technical accounting knowledge, with hands-on experience preparing management accounts
* Proficient in NetSuite and Excel (including VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables)
* Experience managing or mentoring junior team members is desirable
* Knowledge of VAT across multiple jurisdictions
* Excellent communication skills with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
* Staffing and Recruiting
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