Financial Accountant Permanent

Financial Accountant – IFRS 16 & Balance Sheet Focus

Location: London | Hybrid Working

Salary: Up to £65,000 + excellent benefits

Level: Qualified – ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Contract: Permanent

Cedar is supporting a leading transport organisation in their search for a qualified Financial Accountant to join a high-performing finance team based in Central London. This role is critical to ensuring strong balance sheet integrity and delivering high-quality IFRS 16 reporting in a complex, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of periodic balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of issues
• Lead IFRS 16 accounting, including lease recognition, ongoing measurement, and disclosures in line with statutory requirements
• Manage the preparation of statutory accounts and annual audit deliverables, acting as the key point of contact for external auditors
• Support the delivery of cashflow reporting and assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Oversee submissions for VAT, PSA, Corporation Tax, and ORR reporting, ensuring compliance with external deadlines
• Provide technical accounting support to the business, advising on complex areas and assisting in the application of new or revised standards
• Maintain strong internal controls and contribute to continuous process improvements within financial reporting
• Support the Financial Reporting Manager with ad hoc analysis, reporting, and team development initiatives

Key Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience in financial reporting
• Demonstrable experience working with IFRS 16 and managing end-to-end balance sheet reconciliations
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated environment with multiple stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic modelling); knowledge of SAP, SAP BI or BPC is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, independent working style, and confident communication skills

Solid experience and knowledge with IFRS 16 and balance sheet reconciliations is an essential requirement for this role.