Financial Accountant

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Skelton Green; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their central finance team. This role involves leading the Accounts Receivable function and preparing key financial documents. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with strong leadership skills and the ability to manage staff effectively. This position offers a salary of £47,650, a generous pension scheme, and a hybrid work model requiring 40% in-office attendance.

Benefits

Civil Service pension scheme

33+ days annual leave

Lifestyle benefits

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience preparing accounts and reconciliations for audit.
• Experience managing staff and delivering through others.
• Ability to explain complex finance clearly to non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Accounts Receivable function, including invoicing and cash management.
• Line-manage and support an Assistant Accountant.
• Prepare trust statements and year-end accounts for audit.

Skills

Financial accounting

Leadership

Excel

Financial systems knowledge

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)

Tools

Agresso

Job description

Financial Accountant

Location: London
Salary and Benefits: £47,650 + generous pension + benefits
Contract: 12-month FTC (maternity cover) | Hybrid - 40% in-office

About the Role

This is a key position within a central finance team, reporting directly to the Head of Financial Accounts. You'll lead the Accounts Receivable function, line-manage an Assistant Accountant, and play a pivotal role in preparing monthly, interim and year-end accounts.

You'll be responsible for managing invoicing, cash forecasting, reconciliations, and trust account reporting, while ensuring strong financial governance and compliance with audit requirements. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant who thrives in a hands-on role and enjoys working across a broad range of finance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Accounts Receivable function, including invoicing, cash management and reconciliations.
• Line-manage and support an Assistant Accountant.
• Prepare trust statements and year-end accounts for audit.
• Support the Head of Financial Accounts on wider governance and finance policies.
• Contribute to process improvements, fraud controls, and system enhancements.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).
• Proven experience preparing accounts and reconciliations for audit.
• Strong Excel and financial systems knowledge (Agresso desirable).
• Experience managing staff and delivering through others.
• Ability to explain complex finance clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Flexible and collaborative - able to support across both AR and AP when needed.

Benefits

• Civil Service pension scheme with significant employer contributions.
• 33+ days annual leave (25 days + 8 public holidays + King's birthday), plus additional leave options including maternity, paternity and adoption.
• Lifestyle benefits: season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations, eye tests.
• Discounts & memberships: sports & leisure discounts, Tastecard, high street offers, free UK attraction access.
• Wellbeing support: employee assistance programme, flexible working, family-friendly policies, professional learning opportunities.

Apply Now

If you're a qualified accountant with strong financial accounting and leadership skills, we'd like to hear from you. Apply online today to join a high-profile public body delivering impact across the UK.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.