UK
Financial accounting roles, including Group Accountants and Financial Reporting Accountants, are a key entry point for ACA-qualified professionals moving into Financial Services.
These roles offer the opportunity to build your technical expertise, contribute to business-critical reporting, and develop a strong foundation for future progression. Whether you're joining a global bank, asset manager or insurer, you’ll sit at the heart of financial operations and reporting compliance.
Financial accountant roles remain among the most in-demand positions for ACA-qualified professionals across the UK. Financial Services firms continue to prioritise strong technical reporting skills, with London offering the highest concentration of opportunities.
Typical salary range for newly qualified financial accountants in London-based Financial Services firms.
Start their industry careers in financial reporting or group accounting roles.
Rate technical reporting skills as the top priority for newly qualified finance hires.
Offer some of the fastest progression opportunities for financial accountants moving into leadership roles.
A strong grasp of IFRS or UK GAAP
Experience with financial consolidations
Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge
Excellent attention to detail
Strong analytical and communication skills
Prior experience in audit or assurance
Financial accounting is a traditional and trusted pathway for ACA-qualified professionals entering the Industry & Commerce sectors. These roles offer candidates technical grounding, audit continuity, and exposure to statutory reporting within varied commercial sectors.
Financial Accounting roles are ideal for ACA professionals looking to work in growth sectors including tech, retail, consumer goods and manufacturing. Listed companies value experience in external compliance and strong audit experience offers a common entry point into financial reporting roles.
Typical salary for newly qualified financial accountants in commerce.
IFRS or UK GAAP knowledge
Technical accounting ability
Excel and reporting systems
Attention to detail
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Financial accounting roles, including Group Accountants and Financial Reporting Accountants, are a key entry point for ACA-qualified professionals moving into Financial Services.
