Financial Accountant

Morgan Law; London; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation is seeking a qualified accountant for a fixed term role in London. The successful candidate will oversee financial affairs, including budget preparation, financial reporting to the Board, and management of the audit process. Strong communication skills and experience in public sector finance are essential. The salary range is £69,400 to £84,800, with some required visits to the London office.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a public sector finance role is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and management accounts.
• Provide financial reporting to the Board.
• Advise the CFO on financial policy development.
• Prepare and produce the annual accounts.
• Manage cash flow and perform bank reconciliations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join this public sector organisation on a fixed term basis for 12 to 18 months. Reporting into the CFO, your role will be to support them as well as the Finance Manager with overseeing financial affairs, that will include:

• Lead on the preparation of annual budgets, management accounts, and the financial aspects of contract management.
• Provide financial reporting to the Board.
• Advise the CFO on the development and implementation of robust financial policies to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the company.
• Be responsible for preparing and producing the annual accounts.
• Lead on treasury management, including managing the cash flow and performing regular bank reconciliations. Oversee the efficient handling of financial resources, ensuring adequate liquidity and timely payments while monitoring cash balances.
• Lead on external audit process. Serve as the primary point of contact for the external auditors, coordinate the gathering of required information, and ensure a smooth and successful audit, addressing any issues or recommendations that arise.

To be considered for the role you will need to be a fully qualified accountant and have previous experience in a public sector finance role. Excellent communication skills as well as presentation skills and stakeholder management are also required for the role.

The role is being offered on a fixed term basis and there will be some requirement to visit the London office each month, but this can be flexible. The salary range for the role is £69,400 to £84,800.