Accountant, Financial Reporting

Accountant Financial Reporting Salary: £60k - £80k Location: London Keywords: financial reporting, audit management, year-end statements, statutory filing, internal reviews, balance sheet reconciliations, process improvements, venture capital

A leading global venture capital firm is seeking a talented Accountant, Financial Reporting to join their Finance team for a one-year maternity cover contract, based in London. This opportunity is perfect for someone with around two years of post-qualification experience, ideally with an audit background from a major accounting firm, who is eager to transition from practice into an in-house financial reporting role. You will play a pivotal part in managing year-end financial statements, coordinating audits across multiple jurisdictions, and supporting internal financial reviews.

What you'll do:

• Review year-end financial statements for multiple entities operating across various jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Act as a key point of contact for administrators by managing audit timetables, responding to information requests, and resolving queries efficiently.
• Assist with tax compliance activities including FATCA/CRS reporting, K-1/K-3 preparation support, and W-form validation to meet regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate statutory filing deadlines across the group’s entities, ensuring timely submissions and accurate documentation.
• Prepare comprehensive audit files and supporting schedules so that all documentation is complete, accurate, and ready for review by auditors.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reviews and reconciliations, investigating discrepancies thoroughly and ensuring resolution before reporting deadlines.
• Carry out internal control reviews and testing by identifying process gaps and following up on remediation actions to strengthen financial controls.
• Review journal entries, accruals, and provisions for accuracy prior to reporting deadlines to maintain high standards of financial integrity.
• Liaise regularly with fund administrators, auditors, and other external advisers on reporting matters to facilitate smooth audit processes.
• Contribute actively to process improvements across year-end workflows by sharing insights and implementing best practices.

What you bring:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with approximately two years’ post-qualification experience ideally gained within an audit environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge coupled with proven understanding of financial statement preparation under relevant standards.
• Excellent numerical accuracy combined with exceptional attention to detail when reviewing complex financial data.
• Comfortable managing multiple audit schedules and reporting deadlines simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English enabling effective collaboration with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Prior exposure to financial services, private equity or venture capital environments is advantageous but not essential for success in this role.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive audit files along with supporting schedules that meet rigorous documentation requirements.
• Experience conducting balance sheet reviews as well as reconciliations that require investigation of discrepancies until resolved satisfactorily.
• Demonstrated commitment to process improvement initiatives within finance teams through sharing insights or implementing best practices.

What sets this company apart:

This global venture capital firm stands out for its commitment to fostering a collaborative culture where all team member’s contributions are recognised. The finance department operates at the heart of international investment activity, offering exposure not only to complex cross-border transactions but also opportunities for professional development through training initiatives and knowledge-sharing sessions.

What's next:

If you are ready for your next step in financial reporting within a global venture capital environment, apply now!

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