Accountant

Are you a qualified Accountant with solid technical skills and a passion for financial accounting? This is an exciting chance to join a busy finance team during a period of change, providing assurance over financial statements and working closely with outsourced providers. You will play a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insightful reporting in a crucial accounting function.

What you’ll do

• Plan and oversee the year-end timetable for financial accounts, collaborating with auditors and stakeholders.
• Prepare statutory accounts in line with IFRS, FreM, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Support interim and year-end audits by producing working papers and resolving queries.
• Review and improve outsourced financial reporting, ensuring compliance and reliability.
• Analyse monthly accounts, produce management reports, and provide practical insights.
• Monitor funding flows, manage daily cash forecasts, and reconcile financial data.
• Act as the primary liaison between finance and outsourced providers to maintain control.
• Handle treasury responsibilities, including bank accounts, authorisations, and cash management.
• Foster strong working relationships across teams and providers to solve issues and streamline processes.

What you’ll need

• Fully qualified Accountant with extensive technical financial accounting experience.
• Proven track record in financial accounting, reconciliations, and year-end processes; public sector accounting or financial instruments experience is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the confidence to challenge and influence.
• Professional, confident, and collaborative, able to build effective relationships internally and externally.

About the organisation
You will join a central finance team undergoing transformation, delivering core public sector financial operations and reporting. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams, external auditors, and outsourced providers to ensure control, compliance, and accurate financial reporting. Hybrid working is offered, along with a supportive team and the opportunity to make a real impact in a technically demanding environment.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career and contribute to a high-profile accounting function, we’d love to hear from you – apply today.