Financial Accountant

pinnaclegroup.co.uk; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK private sector provider is seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to join their Finance Team. The candidate will manage audits, ensure compliance with IFRS standards, and contribute to financial reporting for multiple entities. This role requires a fully qualified accountant with significant audit experience, strong technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary of £50,000, benefits, and a contract type of Permanent, located in Holborn, London.

Benefits

Maternity/paternity packages

Flexible Working Arrangements

Life Assurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discounts

Childcare Assistance

Season Ticket Loans

Qualifications

• Fully Qualified Accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Significant audit experience and confidence in managing auditors.
• Expertise in IFRS standards and statutory financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close and statutory financial reporting.
• Manage year-end audit planning and ensure compliance.
• Prepare financial statements for multiple entities using CaseWare.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Audit experience

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

CaseWare experience

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

# Financial Accountant## Job IntroductionPinnacle Group are looking for a skilled Financial Accountant to join our Finance Team. Reporting directly to the Group Reporting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely financial information, managing the annual audit process and preparing year-end financial statements for filing. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional to contribute to a growing organisation while ensuring compliance with IFRS standards and statutory requirements.Our Finance Team is part of our Central Services, providing expert support to all areas of the business. They help ensure our operations run efficiently, embrace best practice and stay financially strong – enabling our teams to deliver on our mission to Transform Communities and Change Lives.The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with significant audit experience and experience in liaising with auditors. You will possess strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Experience with CaseWare is highly desirable, along with a proven ability to manage complex financial reporting processes across multiple entities.**Who we are**Pinnacle Group is a leading UK private sector provider of housing and neighbourhood services, managing and maintaining communities where people live, learn, work and play.We’re a people-first organisation with a values driven culture that has remained consistent for thirty years; living through how we treat our employees and our customers.**Who we’re looking for**We’re looking for someone who, alongside the key criteria below, will sign up to of Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge and Deliver Excellence and will be determined to maintain the confidence of our clients and communities.Key responsibilities will include:* Support monthly close, consolidation process, quarterly shareholder reporting, statutory financial reporting, and annual audit activities.* Research technical accounting guidance and provide conclusions on complex accounting topics.* Manage year-end audit planning and timetables, maintain entity lists, and ensure engagement letters are in place.* Ensure compliance for entities not requiring audit by filing accounts at Companies House, including dormant and small company exemptions.* Prepare financial statements for 28+ entities and assist with group consolidations using CaseWare (experience highly desirable).* Handle audit field queries from inception to resolution and ensure timely filing of signed accounts at Companies House.* Review group investments and goodwill for potential impairments as part of year-end processes.* Ensure compliance with IFRS standards: + IFRS 9: Work with AR team on credit risk adjustments, monitor calculations, and prepare intercompany realignment journals. + IFRS 15: Collaborate with Ops, Legal, and Data Analytics to apply the 5-step revenue recognition process and document invoicing. + IFRS 16: Identify new leases and maintain a database of all leases (vehicles, property, investment property, equipment).* Prepare year-end tax analysis (legal fees, capex, disallowable items) and respond to follow-up queries.* Own and update management charges and interest workings, including quarterly shareholder loan card reconciliations and intercompany interest calculations, plus ad-hoc financial analysis as required.Key requirements:* Fully Qualified Accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge.* Significant audit experience and confidence in managing auditors and audit processes.* Expertise in IFRS standards (including IFRS 9, 15 and 16) and statutory financial reporting.* Proven ability to prepare financial statements and manage consolidations across multiple entities (CaseWare experience highly desirable).* Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.**Our Offer**The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of our customers.We welcome applications from all backgrounds – particularly from those who represent the communities we serve.As a colleague, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.We offer a wide range of benefits at Pinnacle Group, dependant on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers* Maternity/paternity packages* Flexible Working Arrangements* Life Assurance* Enhanced Pension Scheme* Additional Annual Leave* Private Medical Insurance* Cycle to Work Scheme* Employee Assistance Programme* Retail Discounts* Childcare Assistance* Season Ticket Loans* Sick Pay Schemes* Personal Development Plans### Financial Accountant* **Salary** £50000 - £50000* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** P2156* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** 16 February, 2026* **Job Category** Office* **Business Unit** Central* **Location** Holborn, London, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 14 January, 2026