_{08th September, 2026}

Senior Financial Accountant, Private Equity Firm, up to £85k, London, Hybrid
  
We will be reviewing CVs throughout the process so please apply as soon as you are able to.

We are committed to ensuring the entire process is inclusive and accessible for all candidates that fit the minimum requirements for our role. As such, we encourage applications from under-represented groups in the accountancy sector. Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments for you at any stage in the process.

We are working with a highly successful Private equity firm that is looking for qualified Financial Accountant to join its collaborative finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a sophisticated, fast-paced environment, partnering with senior stakeholders and contributing to key financial and operational decisions across the business.

What you'll be doing:

• Own and deliver an accurate and efficient month-end close process.
• Prepare and post journals including accruals, prepayments, intercompany charges and other adjustments.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the integrity of the financial records.
• Produce monthly management accounts, variance analysis and insightful commentary for senior management.
• Support cash flow forecasting, treasury operations and day-to-day banking activities.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning activities.
• Partner with key stakeholders across the business to provide financial insights and commercial support.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT, PSA, ONS and other statutory and regulatory returns across the UK and Europe.
• Support FCA regulatory reporting and capital monitoring requirements.

  
About you:

• ACA qualified with first-time passes and Big 4 training 
• Minimum 4 years' post-qualified experience, including experience within an industry finance role.
• Experience within Private Equity would be ideal but not essential
• Strong financial control and reporting background, with experience preparing statutory financial statements end-to-end.
• Excellent knowledge of FRS 102.
• Experience working with ERP systems; exposure to Workday would be advantageous.
• Previous experience within financial services, alternative investments, private equity or another regulated environment is beneficial.
    

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation operating at scale, with a modern culture that embraces technology, innovation, and continuous improvement. They are looking to offer the successful candidate £75,000 - £85,000. 

At Trace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and believe that, in any business, it is imperative that all members of staff feel appreciated and respected in their roles. Our job is simply to find the best candidate on the market, regardless of their age, race, religion, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other factor irrelevant to their qualifications and competencies.

If you have any further questions regarding accessibility throughout the process, then please get in touch DEIB@tracerecruit.com or call a member of our DEIB Champions team.


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