ACA Accountant

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction firm in London is seeking a newly qualified ACA accountant for a 6-month interim role. This hybrid position offers the chance to gain valuable industry experience while supporting financial processes in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, forecasting project costs, and assisting with budget monitoring. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Excel are required. Competitive day rate provided.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Opportunity to apply your skills in a fast-paced industry

Exposure to industry-specific financial processes

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
• Keen eye for detail and ability to resolve reconciliation issues.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements in line with industry standards.
• Forecasting project costs and revenues across multiple sites.
• Assisting with budget preparation and monitoring construction spending.
• Investigating and resolving accounting discrepancies.
• Conducting financial risk assessments related to project delivery.
• Supporting month-end and year-end close processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Fully qualified ACA accountant

Tools

Construction accounting systems

Project-based finance

Job description

Your new company
A well-established construction firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors is seeking a newly qualified accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month interim basis. This hybrid role is based in central London and offers an exciting opportunity to gain industry experience in a dynamic environment.
Your new role
The company is looking for a newly qualified accountant (ACA) making their first move from practice, ideally someone who is immediately available. You'll be supporting the finance function with responsibilities including:

• Preparing financial statements in line with industry standards
• Forecasting project costs and revenues across multiple sites
• Assisting with budget preparation and monitoring construction spending
• Investigating and resolving accounting discrepancies
• Conducting financial risk assessments related to project delivery
• Supporting month-end and year-end close processes

What you'll need to succeed
You'll be a fully qualified ACA accountant with a background in practice. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, especially when working with project managers and site teams. You'll have a keen eye for detail and the ability to resolve reconciliation issues efficiently. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required, and experience with construction accounting systems or project-based finance is a plus. A proactive attitude and willingness to learn will help you thrive in this role.
What you'll get in return

• Competitive day rate
• Opportunity to apply your skills in a fast-paced, project-driven industry
• Exposure to industry-specific financial processes and systems
• Hybrid working arrangement with a collaborative team culture

What you need to do now
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