Financial Accountant

Equifind are partnering with a well-established private equity firm who are looking to add a Financial Accountant to its lean, high-quality finance team. With a strong track record across European buyout and growth strategies, this is an opportunity to take real ownership.

You will own the management and statutory accounting for a portfolio of entities within the group from monthly close through to year-end audit sign-off. This is a hands-on position with genuine scope to improve processes and add analytical value beyond the numbers

. Key Responsibilitie s:Own the month-end close for a defined set of entities - P&L, balance sheet, and supporting reconciliations and present findings directly to senior manageme ntMaintain the integrity of the general ledger, including bank reconciliations and intercompany positions, resolving differences proactive lyPrepare and review balance sheet files, flagging risks and opportunities with clear commenta rySupport the Group consolidation, working closely with colleagues across jurisdictio nsLead the preparation of statutory financial statements and manage the audit process end-to-end, including auditor liais onCoordinate regulatory capital calculations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate submissio nsWork with external tax advisers on corporation tax and VAT retur nsContinuously challenge and improve financial controls, simplifying where possible without compromising rigo urSupport ad hoc reporting and business partnering initiatives across the wider finance functi