Senior Financial Accountant

Michael Page Finance; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Michael Page Finance in West London is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to provide financial expertise within the public sector, analysing data, preparing reports, and supporting budget management.

The role emphasises forecasts, regulatory compliance, collaboration with departments, and assisting with annual accounts and audits. It offers hybrid working and exposure to high‑impact financial decision making.

Qualifications

• Strong background in accounting and finance, ideally within income and debt functions.
• Proficiency in analysing financial data and preparing detailed reports.
• Good knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience in managing budgets and providing accurate financial forecasts.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders and senior management.
• A professional accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse financial reports to support decision-making processes.
• Manage budgets and provide accurate forecasts for financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Provide insights on financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist in the preparation of annual accounts and financial statements.
• Collaborate with various departments to monitor and control expenditure.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Advise on financial matters to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgets management

Forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

This Senior Financial Accountant role based in West London focuses on providing financial expertise and support within the public sector. You'll be responsible for analysing financial data, preparing reports, and ensuring the smooth management of budgets to help the organisation operate effectively.

Client Details

A public sector organisation located in West London

Description

• Prepare and analyse financial reports to support decision-making processes.
• Manage budgets and provide accurate forecasts for financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Provide insights on financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist in the preparation of annual accounts and financial statements.
• Collaborate with various departments to monitor and control expenditure.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Advise on financial matters to senior management and stakeholders.

Profile

A successful Senior Management Accountant should have:

• A strong background in accounting and finance, ideally within a Income and Debt functions.
• Proficiency in analysing financial data and preparing detailed reports.
• Good knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience in managing budgets and providing accurate financial forecasts.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders and senior management.
• A professional accounting qualification.

Job Offer

£500 to £ 550 daily rate

hybrid working