External Auditor Job - London - Senior Finance - ACCA/CIMA Qualified - Audit Firm
Interim Auditor (Contractor)
Role Summary:
Supports the organisations statutory audits of government bodies, working with permanent teams to deliver high‑quality financial and value‑for‑money audits in line with professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct financial audits of government departments in line with company methodology.
- Prepare and maintain audit documentation compliant with ISA 230.
- Review financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
- Identify issues and escalate findings to senior auditors.
- Apply technical guidance to support audit quality.
- Engage with clients professionally and attend meetings.
- Complete required technical training for assigned audits.
- Uphold the ethical and confidentiality standards of the organisation
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of auditing standards including ISA and IFRS.
- High‑quality documentation skills with clear, accurate working papers.
- Sound professional judgement and scepticism.
- Analytical ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Effective communication and teamwork.
- Technical proficiency with audit software and Microsoft Office.
- Public sector knowledge desirable.
Experience
- Recent external audit experience.
- Familiarity with the top 10 audit firms softwares and policies
- ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification.
- Public sector audit experience desirable but not essential.
Working Pattern
- On‑site or client‑site presence for three days per week.
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Senior FP&A Analyst with strong Financial Modelling skills
Your new company
A leading firm within the Financial Services Sector which has undergone considerable growth via multiple acquisitions globally. They offer the opportunity to be inquisitive, commercial and give exceptional career development opportunities.
You will be based 1 day a week in the Maidstone office, or you can be based in the London office in the City and the rest working from home.
Your new role
Overview: Supporting the Head of FP&A, you will be responsible for managing the planning, reporting and analysis for the UK&I business, aligning strategy and ensure the needs of the Group Finance team are met.
Responsibilities will include:FP&A•To provide greater insight into drivers of business performance, identify associated risks and opportunities, review and report on performance and understand the impacts on future performance•Interpret consolidated forecast numbers, including analysis of individual submitted forecasts to provide insights into future performance•Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including variance analysis and reporting.•To participate and assist with planning and running the quarterly rolling forecasts and annual budget processes •Support the Head of FP&A with the creation of detailed quarterly, half-yearly and ad-hoc presentations to Group•Support the Head of FP&A with ad hoc requests from Group Finance and subsidiaries within the UK&I Retail business•Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in financial planning and analysis •Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
Management Information and Reporting•Assisting with timely production of Management and Financial accounts.•Assisting with the provision of financial management information and analysis of performance and trends, ensuring that stakeholders are provided with timely and relevant information to manage the business•Helping to support other members of the FP&A team
What you’ll need to succeed
You will be a recently qualified accountant (ideally ACA from the Big 4) with strong Financial Modelling, Business Partnering & Analysis skills.
If you have worked with Transaction Advisory Services, they would be very interested in your application.
What you’ll get in return
Competitive salary £60,000 -£70,000 circa DOE
Excellent career development opportunities – they are growingExcellent benefits packageHybrid & flexible working options – 1 day in the office – negotiable!
Hours 9am-5.00pm
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4671460
Accounts & Advisory Senior – Top 20 Accountancy Firm – London – £50,000–£60,000
Your new company
A leading Top 20 accountancy firm is seeking an experienced Accounts & Advisory Senior to join their London office. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, flexible working arrangements, and strong focus on career development. This is a great opportunity to work with a varied client base and take on a role with real progression potential.
Your new role
You’ll be responsible for preparing and reviewing client accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and deadlines. You’ll oversee junior staff, manage complex financial tasks including tax computations and disclosures, and contribute to client satisfaction through high-quality service delivery and technical expertise.
What you’ll ideally need to succeed
- ACA/ACCA qualified with 12–18 months post-qualified experience.
- Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102, FRS 105 and IFRS
- Experience preparing medium-risk accounts and reviewing tax computations
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive, client-focused approach
- Ability to coach junior staff and manage multiple deadlines
What you’ll get in return
- Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid working and flexible hours
- Clear progression pathway and ongoing training
- Supportive team culture and modern central London office
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Markets and Policy Analysis to support our Global Government and Regulatory Affairs (GGRA) team to help advance the bank’s thought leadership program. This role is open to candidates in London or Manchester (4 days in office required)
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and effective analyst, writer and communicator who sits at the intersection of financial services, public policy, and geopolitics. Your experience synthesizing complex topics and translating subject matter expert insights into clear, accessible content for internal and external audiences will be essential. Prior work experience at think tanks, news outlets, and/or consulting firms is highly valued.
In this role, you will work with GGRA, BNY’s lines of business, and Marketing and Communications colleagues to support the firm’s thought leadership program, positioning BNY as a resource with unique insights supporting clients, policymakers, policy influencers and other key stakeholders. You will establish yourself as an effective project manager who can execute across multiple workstreams and serve as a key partner with colleagues across the bank.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Create clear, client-focused content that aligns to BNY business objectives to be used in a variety of settings globally
- Translate complex financial, technology, and industry topics into accessible content for internal and external audiences, leveraging strong analytical and writing skills.
- Conduct in-depth review and analysis of emerging geopolitical, policy and, where relevant, regulatory developments in partnership with SMEs across the firm to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Support publication of newsletters that tracks global developments in politics and policy relevant to the bank and our clients
- Continuously learning and adapting content strategies based on feedback and evolving client needs.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required, master’s degree preferred.
- Prior work experience at think tanks, news outlets, and/or consulting firms is preferred.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Synthesize complex topics and translate expert knowledge into content suitable for internal and external audiences
- Demonstrate attention to detail to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness
- Work independently with sound judgment and manage competing priorities
- Digest significant amounts of new information quickly to identify what is important to BNY, its clients, and other key stakeholders
- Have a working knowledge of financial markets, geopolitical developments, political, and policy processes, especially related to banking and financial services
- Work collaboratively across different teams and regions
- Develop creative solutions to complex problems
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at:
Here’s a few of our recent awards:
- America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
- World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
- “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025
Our Benefits and Rewards:
BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments & safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world’s financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It’s the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.
About the Company
Navari Talent is supporting a well-established technology business in the search for a Finance Manager or Financial Controller to join their growing team. With recent Private Equity backing to support the next phase of growth and development, the leadership team is strengthening the finance function to bring greater structure to reporting, processes and financial oversight.
With around 60 employees, the business combines the stability of an established organisation with the pace and entrepreneurial culture of a growing company.
Role Overview
Reporting directly to the CFO, you will act as a key number two within the finance function, taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of finance while supporting the wider business, including the development of financial processes, reporting and controls.
You will gain exposure to commercial decision-making and senior leadership discussions, working closely with the CFO and other members of the executive team. This includes visibility into the financial drivers of the business and involvement in conversations that shape strategic priorities.
For finance professionals looking to broaden their experience beyond core reporting, the role offers valuable exposure to board-level and executive decision-making, providing a strong platform for those aspiring to progress into future financial leadership roles.
This position would suit someone comfortable working in a hands-on environment where processes are still evolving, and where they can contribute ideas and improvements as the business continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance function
- Manage the monthly close process and preparation of management accounts
- Ensure strong financial controls, processes and technical accounting standards
- Support the preparation of statutory accounts and external reporting requirements
- Work closely with the CFO on financial planning and key business initiatives
- Mentor and support members of the finance team
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and reporting structures
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to support operational decision-making
Requirements
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with at least 2 years PQE
- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience
- Experience working in small to mid-sized businesses or entrepreneurial environments
- Ability to operate independently and take ownership of the finance function
- Experience supporting or mentoring junior members of a finance team
- A proactive mindset with the confidence to suggest and implement improvements
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business
Exposure to international operations or multi-entity environments would be beneficial but is not essential.
Finance Graduate - London, UK
About the Role
Ready to energise your future in finance and help Britain achieve net zero? At EDF, Success is Personal . Here, you’ll learn from experts, develop key skills, and launch your unique career within a business that’s driving the UK’s clean energy transition. We’re generating the right mix of wind, nuclear and solar electricity to power the nation, whatever the weather – and we’d love for you to be part of it.
“I have found the EDF Finance Graduate Scheme to be a fantastic way to start my career, giving me the chance to complete three placements, including one outside of finance, and introducing me to different parts of the business. The scheme offers a great opportunity to learn new skills and develop a strong understanding of both finance and the energy industry, whilst offering lots of support in completing the CIMA qualification. I’m certain that the variety of skills I’ve gained throughout the scheme will benefit me in my future career.” - Lisa Lukavsky, Customers Finance Graduate
“The EDF Finance grad scheme has been a unique opportunity that has provided me with invaluable exposure across different areas of one of the UK’s largest energy providers. I’ve not only gained insight into how EDF works as a business but have also been able to develop my technical skills that will be transferable to any future roles in the finance industry and beyond. Additionally, EDF have been extremely supportive in my gaining CIMA qualification, a widely recognised management accounting accreditation.” - Cameron Wray, Customers Finance Graduate
The Opportunity
Alongside earning a salary of £35,000 per annum, you’ll work towards gaining the CIMA qualification, fully funded by us, with dedicated study leave and support from a CIMA approved training provider.
Over the course of this three-year programme, you’ll complete placements across our Customers Finance team.
Customers Finance fosters a culture of challenge, opportunity, and learning. We encourage fresh ideas and continuous improvement to help our people grow, while building resilience through cross‑training and shared knowledge. Underpinning this is a diverse team, united by a shared commitment to delivering a high‑quality service to our stakeholders.
You’ll gain hands-on experience in areas such as planning and reporting, business partnering, energy supply and wholesale markets. You’ll be supported by mentors and industry experts and have the opportunity to shape your career in a sector that’s vital to Britain’s energy future.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Finance Graduate at EDF, you’ll gain hands-on experience, develop technical and professional skills, and contribute to meaningful projects that support the UK’s journey to net zero. During the scheme you’ll:
- Rotate across different Finance teams to build a broad understanding of the business
- Work on real-world projects that impact our financial strategy and operations
- Collaborate with experienced professionals and mentors to grow your confidence and capabilities
- Contribute to financial planning, reporting and analysis across the Customers business unit
- Prepare for and progress through your CIMA qualification with full support
Your Work Location
This hybrid role gives you flexibility to work from home with weekly (or more frequent if you prefer) visits to our London office.
Who You Are
To be eligible for this EDF graduate programme, you need to have achieved, or be expecting to achieve, a bachelor’s degree (2:2 or higher) in Finance, Accounting, Business, Maths or another numerical subject. You must also have the ambition to become a CIMA-qualified accountant and pursue a career in finance.
At EDF we work hard to maintain a culture where Everyone’s Welcome. We encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is nevertheless a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility, we reserve the right in our decisions to give priority to those who already have the right to work in the UK.
Pay, Benefits and Culture
Alongside a starting salary of £35,000 per annum, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days and more.
At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.
Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments. As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme, any applicant who meets the minimum criteria (which will include holding a relevant degree discipline/grade and achieving the required pass mark for Stage 1 Testing) will be guaranteed an interview.
We anticipate significant interest in this graduate scheme – so please don’t delay, apply today!
Join us and find your success at EDF!
#SuccessIsPersonal #EDFcareers
Success is Personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards an Electric Britain.