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Senior Financial Accountant - Projects

St. James's Place plc

Cirencester, GB1 month ago
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Job Type

full time

Description

About the role We’re looking for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to support the delivery of financial reporting transformation projects across the business. This role plays a part in ensuring financial reporting is controlled, efficient, and technically compliant, while also contributing to wider finance initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Finance and the wider business, using your technical expertise to help shape high-quality reporting outcomes. What you’ll be doing Supporting the development of financial reports, including scoping, mapping and productionisation Contributing to IFRS 18 implementation by documenting technical accounting impacts and supporting practical application Driving simplification of financial reporting through safe and controlled disaggregation of working papers Supporting financial reporting activities during the early stages of a potential ERP migration Providing support to business-as-usual (BAU) activities to enable SMEs to focus on key projects Assisting the wider Finance team with ad-hoc projects and initiatives as required Who we’re looking for We’re looking for a proactive and technically strong finance professional who brings a deep understanding of financial accounting and reporting. You’ll be confident working independently while collaborating effectively across teams, with the ability to interpret complex information and communicate it clearly. A curious mindset, attention to detail and a drive to continuously improve processes will set you apart in this role. Essential criteria Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong financial accounting expertise Proven experience in financial reporting, including interpreting and applying accounting standards Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to challenge processes and drive improvements Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance audiences Desirable skills Experience supporting or working on an ERP migration from a financial reporting perspective Prior experience within the financial services sector

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Skills

stakeholder managementfinancial reporting

About St. James's Place plc

St. James's Place is a leading FTSE 100 wealth management and financial advice company founded in 1991. Operating through a partnership model with nearly 5,000 independent financial advisers (Partners), SJP offers personalized wealth management, investment planning, retirement planning, protection and tax services to UK and international clients with assets under management of £220 billion.

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