Senior Financial Accountant

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
London

Are you experienced with IFRS 16 and SOX? Are you immediately available or able to start shortly?

Your new company

I am currently working with a PE-backed business that is requiring a senior financial accountant to join the UK finance team. This role is critical to improving the quality of reporting, resolving accounting issues and supporting SOX compliance across UK entities.

Your new role This role you will be required to -

  • Prepare statutory financial statements for UK entities
  • Perform balance sheet and fixed asset reconciliations
  • Manage complex revenue recognition processes
  • Oversee IFRS 16 lease accounting
  • Support SOX compliance and implement financial controls
  • Collaborate with the wider finance team to resolve legacy issues
  • Contribute to group-level reporting under IFRS
  • Ensure local statutory reporting under FRS 101 / FRS 102

What you'll need to succeed

  • ACA/CAANZ/ICAEW or ACCA qualified accountant
  • Strong technical accounting skills
  • Proven experience in SOX environments
  • Industry experience solving complex accounting issues
  • Solid understanding of IFRS 16, FRS 101/102 and UK GAAP

What you'll get in return Alongside working on a day rate, there will be hybrid working - 2 days in the London office, work alongside a great business and gain experience working in a PE-backed environment.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Posted 2025-08-21

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