London-Based Revenue Close Specialist (3-Month Contract)

FlightStory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightStory is seeking an Interim Revenue Accountant to lead the month-end revenue close and commercial reporting for a 3-month term in London. You will work with Sales and department heads to ensure timely, accurate revenue figures and explain variances.

You’ll reconcile revenue across systems, prepare accruals, and contribute to the 2027 reporting, with a focus on process improvements and potential commission structures.

Qualifications

• Strong revenue accounting knowledge, including accruals, deferred income, cut-off and revenue recognition.
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets.
• Confident chasing commercial teams for information and challenging numbers.
• Organised and reliable under deadline pressure.
• Spreadsheet automation, Apps Script or AI tools a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end revenue close, coordinating with Sales and department heads.
• Ensure all billable work is invoiced on time.
• Reconcile revenue between systems and investigate variances.
• Prepare accruals, deferred income and journals, maintaining revenue coding.
• Produce month-end management reporting and commentary for senior leadership.
• Partner with Brand Partnerships, Product, Social and Engng teams, tracking performance and flagging risks.
• Provide commercial performance insight across the network’s shows.

Skills

Revenue accounting

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Time management

Spreadsheet automation

Education

Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Apps Script

AI tools

Job description

FlightStory is seeking an Interim Revenue Accountant to lead the month-end revenue close and commercial reporting for a 3-month term in London. You will work with Sales and department heads to ensure timely, accurate revenue figures and explain variances.

You’ll reconcile revenue across systems, prepare accruals, and contribute to the 2027 reporting, with a focus on process improvements and potential commission structures.