Senior Financial Accountant at Robert Walters

Key qualifications and experience required for the Senior Financial Accountant:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Additional Certifications in Bookkeeping or Accounting would be advantageous
• 8 – 10 years’ experience in afinance-related role,ideally within the financial services industry
• Expertise in accounting andfinancial reportinginmulti-entity environments
• Proficient in Sage, QuickBooks, Xeroandadvanced Excel
• Experienced in digital document management (e.g., SharePoint)
• Skilled in audit supportandregulatory liaison

Key duties of the Senior Financial Accountant:

• Maintain accurate financial records by managing general ledger entries, reconciliations, journal postings and intercompany loan accounts across multiple entities
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoicing, debt collection, supplier account reconciliation and processing national and international payments
• Conduct property management support tasks such as invoice processing, client/tenant communication and administrative duties
• Reconcile cash books and bank accounts regularly, manage credit card transactions, petty cash balances and ensure accurate recording of all transactions
• Prepare financial reports (quarterly/annual), assist with stakeholder reporting and board pack compilation, and support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Handle statutory submissions (e.g., VAT returns, EMP201 declarations) while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Organise digital filing systems via SharePoint to maintain documentation electronically and support automation initiatives for a paperless environment
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors during audits or reviews and liaise with banking or insurance institutions as needed

Key personal skills:

• Strong organisational skills to manage priorities and meet deadlines without compromising quality
• High integrity and strict confidentiality in handling sensitive financial data
• Excellent time management to balance routine tasks and ad hoc requests
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment