Chief Accountant

Staging It; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Staging It is seeking a Chief Accountant to lead accounting functions in a global energy company in Central London. This role involves preparing management accounts, overseeing VAT compliance, and supporting financial planning. Ideal candidates are fully qualified accountants with experience in various accounting areas and can expect exposure to C-suite executives.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with Management and Financial Accounting experience.
• Experience in preparing management accounts and statutory accounts.
• Strong understanding of VAT compliance and financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and deliver variance analysis.
• Support annual statutory accounts preparation and audit timelines.
• Manage internal and external queries on invoicing and payments.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Accounting

Tax

Cash Flow Management

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

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Robert Half are seeking a Qualified Accountant, with both Management Accounting and Financial Accounting experience, to join a Global Energy company as a Chief Accountant. Paying £65-70k and based in Central London (Hybrid Working). This position will provide exposure to C-Suite Executives as well as front office staff.

The Role

• Take ownership of preparing monthly management accounts, delivering insightful variance analysis across various internal reporting systems.
• Support the delivery of annual statutory accounts, ensuring all disclosure requirements are met and audit timelines are achieved.
• Assist with financial forecasting and planning activities to support the wider business strategy and budget process.
• Manage queries from internal teams and external partners related to invoicing, payments, and settlement data.
• Oversee VAT return preparation, ensuring full compliance with HMRC requirements and managing payment schedules.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts, both on a routine and ad-hoc basis (e.g., in response to market events).
  
  

Your Profile

• You will need to be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Broad experience across Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Tax and Cash flow is essential.
• Candidates from any industry are welcome to apply.
• Candidates coming directly from practice with no industry experience are unfortunately not being considered.
  
  

The Company

The organisation is a global Energy, Services, and Infrastructure provider operating in over 70 countries, with a significant presence across the UK. They've experienced sustained growth in recent years, delivering innovative, low-carbon solutions to both public and private sector clients. The company's UK operations span technical services, energy efficiency, and infrastructure projects, employing thousands nationwide. With an expanding portfolio and strong pipeline of work, there are excellent opportunities for development and long-term career progression.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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