Senior Financial Accountant

London - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 55000 - 60000

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Financial Accountant

Reference number: JR252910

Location: Hybrid working - home and our office by London Bridge

Working pattern: Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Number of roles: 1

Grade: Upper K5

Salary: 55000 - 60000 per annum

We are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our team.

As the Senior Financial Accountant you will take ownership of complex financial reporting and control processes while leading finance-related projects driving efficiency improvements and supporting system implementation (including Onestream Continia). You will work closely with the Shared Services Team to enhance collaboration and ensure seamless end-to-end processes while providing high-quality financial insights to senior stakeholders.

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ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
Significant post-qualification experience in financial accounting reporting and audit.
Proven track record of delivering process improvements and system implementations.
Strong technical accounting skills (UK GAAP IFRS US GAAP).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work under pressure meet deadlines and adapt to change.
High attention to detail and accuracy.

What we do

Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships accountancy / tax / finance & banking courses and professional assessments. For almost 80 years weve helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals.

We are part of the Kaplan group one of the worlds largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1000 school districts colleges and universities professional bodies and over 10000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.

What we believe in

Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity grow knowledge empower & support create opportunity drive results together.

Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity equity and inclusion - of culture experiences perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator partner and employer Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop advance and thrive.

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Our Values

We live breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success.

Act with integrity

Empower and support

Create opportunity

Grow knowledge

Drive results together

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary transparent pay structures hybrid/home working where possible and paths for career progression we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 days annual leave option to purchase more

Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme

Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

Private medical income protection and life insurance

24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

Company pension contributions

Maternity Adoption Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than Monday 16th February 2026. Note we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Application Support

If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team .

Disability Confident Scheme

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role as per the job description and any screening or testing stages. Details of how to request your application be considered under the Disability Confident scheme will be shared with all applicants upon submission of an application.

Furthermore all applicants invited to attend interview will be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments to attend.

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Senior Financial Accountant Reference number: JR252910Location: Hybrid working - home and our office by London BridgeWorking pattern: Full Time 37.5 hours per weekContract Type: 1 Year Fixed Term ContractNumber of roles: 1Grade: Upper K5Salary: 55000 - 60000 per annumWe are looking for a Senior Fina...