Senior Financial Accountant (12 Month Contract)

Robertson Bell are pleased to be working with a highly commercial public sector organisation, with multiple office locations throughout the UK, to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant on a 12-month contract.   

This role is a hybrid role, covering a period of maternity, that can be based out of one of the following locations two, days per week:

• London
• Manchester
• Darlington
• Edinburgh
• Belfast
• Cardiff

The Senior Financial Accountant will be responsible for:

• Preparing sections of the statutory accounts and supporting disclosure notes.
• Managing month-end processes, including journals, reconciliations, and the depreciation process.
• Overseeing accounts receivable activity, ensuring timely processing and accurate reporting.
• Acting as a key reviewer for the payroll journal and stepping in to prepare it when required.
• Line managing and developing a Finance Officer, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Reviewing and maintaining key policies, identifying improvements, and embedding best practice.
• Supporting with the fixed asset register and associated accounting entries.

You will have: 

• A full accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience preparing financial statements and disclosures through to publication.
• Strong line management skills, with a track record of coaching and developing at least one team member.
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to identifying and delivering process improvements.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

In addition to the salary on offer, our client offers a generous benefits package including an employer pension contribution closing on 30% and a holiday allowance of almost 35 days per annum.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis – apply now to avoid missing out on this role!