Financial Accountant - Public Sector

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm as a Financial Accountant focused on the Public Sector, where you will ensure the accuracy of financial reporting and compliance. This dynamic role offers flexible project-based work in an Agile Talent Community, emphasizing professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Supportive Agile Talent team

Networking events

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-5 years in a technical accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Provide month/year end accounting services.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the audit process.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Financial reporting software

Accounting software

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Posted:

16.06.2025

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31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Exciting Opportunity for Interim Public Sector Financial Accountants

Grant Thornton work alongside clients through our Public Sector Accounting team providing expertise in times of challenge and change for finance departments

We are currently looking for highly skilled and fully qualified Financial Accountants with a background in Year End accounting for contract positions with a wide variety of Public Sector clients in the UK. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our clients financial reporting and compliance with relevant accounting standards.

What is the Grant Thornton Agile Talent Community?

The Grant Thornton Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals, giving you the opportunity to work with our clients and alongside Grant Thornton teams on a project-by-project basis whilst being supported by our dedicated Agile Talent team.

What’s in it for you?

As a member of our Agile Talent Community, you’ll have the freedom to work on projects that you choose, whether full or part time. We know there is more to life than work, and that you may have other professional or personal obligations, and we will help to ensure you have the right balance.

Your development is important to us and as part of the Agile Talent Community you will be able to work alongside our permanent teams as well as our clients, giving you variety and opportunity to develop new skills. Our team is here to support you, with finding new projects as well as navigating the freelance regulation.

You will also be invited to events, which can help your wellbeing, educate you about the market you operate in, and help you connect with the business as well as other members of the Community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide month/year end accounting services.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Assist in the preparation of annual reports and other financial disclosures.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the audit process.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Background in Local Government or other Public Sector
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a technical accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in financial reporting and accounting software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

How to Apply: If you have a love for diving into a role that offers a chance to make a real difference within a finance function and have the skills required, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to be a part of this exciting transformation journey and make a significant impact with our clients.

How to join.

You’ll first apply through our application website. We’ll ask you for your CV and some basic details. If your skills match what we are looking for, one of our recruiters will get in touch and walk you through the interview process.

If there’s interest to continue, we’ll invite you to an interview with some of our key business leads. If successful, the final step will be to complete the onboarding process and background checks. Once your offer has been signed, you’ll be invited to join our Agile Talent Community and you’ll be ready to start working with our team to find the right opportunity!

We strive to ensure all our information, products, and services are accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments to our processes to help you apply for our roles, please speak to the recruiter during the application process.