Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Contract: Financial Planning & Analysis

Location: London, E14 9SH - hybrid

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking a Financial Accountant to join the UK&I Controlling function, a high-performing team incorporating controls and assurance, financial reporting and accounting services.

This role focuses on balance sheet control and income statement management and analysis.

Job Description

We are looking for an individual who will support the Senior Financial Accountant in implementing improvements in processes and procedures, drive efficiencies in cost management, and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting across customer contracts while providing value-added financial support to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Work within a robust internal financial controls framework, completing Controls Self-Assessments and ensuring control procedures are adhered to

Complete balance sheet reconciliations in line with UK&I requirements and implement reviewer recommendations to improve reporting accuracy

Support external audit, Group and UK&I internal audits, and Financial Controls & Assurance reviews

Perform Month-End Close cycle for allocated accounts

Manage Month-End activities, including accrals, prepayments, and revenue-related transactions across customer contracts

Review overdue Accounts Receivable and Trade Working Capital reports and take corrective action where required

Investigate and explain deviations from forecasts

Run weekly open purchase order reports and manage aged POs to a minimum

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Solid Management Accounts background

Part-qualified (ACCA, ACA or CIMA minimum preferred)

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex information

Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills

Strong organisation, planning, and time management capabilities

Intermediate Excel skills essential; knowledge of Navision and/or OneStream advantageous

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou, #facilitiesmanagement

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com

If you are interested in learning about other opportunities at ISS, please join our Talent community by clicking on the following link: TalentPlace

To find out more about what we do - https://www.uk.issworld.com/

Work Location: In person