Senior Financial Accountant Permanent

Financial Accountant

Location: London Hybrid Working
Salary: Up to £62,000 + excellent benefits
Level: Qualified – ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Hybrid working

Contract Type: Permanent

Previous rail industry experience is essential

Cedar is recruiting on behalf of a leading transport sector organisation for a qualified Senior Financial Accountant to join a well-established finance team in Central London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the preparation and review of periodic balance sheets and cashflow reporting.
• Lead the statutory accounts process, annual audited accounts, and IFRS16 reporting.
• Manage external reporting requirements including VAT, PSA, Corporation Tax, and ORR submissions.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors and manage the full audit lifecycle.
• Provide guidance on accounting standards and support key accounting judgements.
• Drive periodic balance sheet reconciliations and ensure robust financial controls.
• Assist the Financial Reporting Manager with ad hoc reporting and team support.

Key Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with post-qualification experience.
• Background in the rail or transport industry is highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential (e.g. pivot tables, lookups, modelling).
• Proficiency with SAP, SAP BI, or BPC is an advantage.
• Confident communicator with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, detail-driven individual to play a pivotal role in financial reporting within a complex and regulated environment.

Short notice availability is strongly preferred.