Overview

Senior Financial Accountant

Location: London – Hybrid Working

Salary: Circa £65,000 + excellent benefits

Level: Qualified – ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Contract Type: Permanent

IFRS 16 experience is essential

Cedar is working with a leading transport sector organisation to recruit a qualified Senior Financial Accountant. This role offers the chance to join a well-established finance team in Central London and play a key role in external reporting and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the preparation and review of periodic balance sheet and cashflow reporting.
• Lead the statutory accounts process, annual audit, and IFRS 16 reporting (essential requirement).
• Manage external reporting requirements including VAT, PSA, Corporation Tax, and ORR submissions.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors and oversee the full audit lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance on accounting standards and support complex accounting judgements.
• Drive balance sheet reconciliations and ensure strong financial controls.
• Support the Financial Reporting Manager with ad hoc projects and team deliverables.

Key Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with solid post-qualification experience.
• Proven IFRS 16 experience is a must.
• Background in the rail or wider transport industry would be advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modelling).
• Experience with SAP, SAP BI, or BPC is advantageous.
• Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-driven financial reporting professional to take ownership in a complex, regulated environment.

Candidates on short notice or immediately available will be prioritised.