Financial Accountant - IFRS Reporting & Controls

Colas USA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail infrastructure company in Greater London is seeking a Financial Accountant. This key role involves participating in financial control and compliance, with responsibilities including coordination of asset accounting, IFRS16 lease accounting, and preparation of statutory accounts. The ideal candidate will be a qualified ACA/ACCA accountant with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. The organization values diversity and offers inclusive working conditions, competitive salary, and benefits including healthcare cash plans and pension schemes.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

26 days Annual Leave

Industry leading Life Assurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme

Pension Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Long Service Award

Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA.
• Strong grounding in technical accounting and control.
• A proactive problem solver who thrives on improving processes and resolving issues.
• Consistent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of fixed asset accounting and reconciliation.
• IFRS16 lease accounting.
• Preparation and change control of statutory accounts.
• Drive high-quality, timely balance sheet reconciliations and resolve issues proactively.
• Support external and internal audit processes.
• Provide expert guidance on accounting standards.
• Collaborate with other finance teams to mitigate risk.
• Support in the preparation of tax computations.
• Other ad hoc responsibilities as defined by the UK Financial Controller.

Job description

A leading rail infrastructure company in Greater London is seeking a Financial Accountant. This key role involves participating in financial control and compliance, with responsibilities including coordination of asset accounting, IFRS16 lease accounting, and preparation of statutory accounts. The ideal candidate will be a qualified ACA/ACCA accountant with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. The organization values diversity and offers inclusive working conditions, competitive salary, and benefits including healthcare cash plans and pension schemes.