Your new company
A large public‑sector organisation is seeking a highly skilled Financial Accountant to join its Finance, Procurement & Estates Directorate. This Band 7 role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to take ownership of statutory reporting, financial governance and systems integrity within a complex environment.

Your new role
Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, you will manage the corporate financial accounting function and lead a small team in delivering accurate statutory accounts, monthly reporting and financial governance. You will ensure compliance with departmental and statutory requirements while supporting continuous improvement across processes, systems and controls.
Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Corporate Accounting & Systems team
• Prepare monthly financial reports and annual statutory accounts
• Oversee control accounts, reconciliations and financial governance
• Maintain and develop financial systems and general ledger structures
• Support capital accounting, year‑end processes and external audit
• Produce statutory returns and liaise with internal/external stakeholders
• Ensure strong financial controls, policies and compliance standards
• Deputise for the Senior Financial Accountant when required

What you'll need to succeed
Essential:

CCAB‑qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIPFA, etc.)
Minimum 2 years’ post‑qualification experience in statutory accounts preparation
Experience leading staff and managing workloads
Experience delivering improvements within a finance function
Strong communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills
Excellent understanding of GAAP/IFRS and financial governance
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Full UK driving licence and access to transport

Desirable:

Experience implementing change initiatives
Experience working with multiple stakeholders
Systems development or ERP experience

What you'll get in return
You will join a respected, complex organisation where you will play a key role in strengthening financial governance and service performance. This is a strong developmental opportunity for an ambitious accountant seeking progression into senior finance leadership.
A competitive Band 7 salary and full public‑sector benefits package is offered

What you need to do now
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