Financial Accountant
JOB_53681504756171Job type
TemporaryLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Public Service AccountingIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£280 - £330 per day
Senior Finance Job - Fully Qualified ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA - Government - Financial Accountant
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial reporting for interim and year‑end accounts, ensuring accurate disclosures, strong ledger integrity, and alignment with required reporting standards.
- Oversee Accounts Payable operations, including staff management, invoice processing performance, purchase order controls, and continuous improvement of purchase‑to‑pay processes.
- Manage balance sheet activities, including monthly reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and oversight of the fixed asset register (capitalisation, depreciation, reclassification).
- Coordinate external audits, prepare audit documentation, maintain audit trails, and support implementation of audit recommendations.
- Provide technical accounting guidance, maintain accounting policies, interpret relevant financial frameworks, and prepare briefing papers on accounting treatments.
- Ensure tax and compliance accuracy, including VAT returns and reconciliations, and support preparation of financial estimates and classifications for government submissions.
- Drive process improvement, contributing to finance transformation initiatives and ensuring Accounts Payable workstreams progress effectively.
- Collaborate across finance functions, supporting Accounts Receivable, strengthening financial controls, and contributing to fraud‑risk governance.
- Undertake additional duties as required to support the wider finance function.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Full professional accounting qualification (e.g., CCAB‑equivalent).
- Strong numeracy and proficiency with Excel and financial systems.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to anticipate issues and develop solutions.
- Experience managing or leading a team.
- Ability to work independently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Clear and confident communicator, able to explain complex financial information to non‑specialists.
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
- Effective collaborator with strong interpersonal skills.
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