Senior Financial Accountant

Adecco; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join a client in the UK’s nuclear sector. The position involves managing key financial deliverables, performing gap analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates must hold a full professional accountancy qualification and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and emphasizes an inclusive environment, where professionals can develop and thrive professionally.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive environment

Professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance elements of the Synergy programme.
• Analyse Synergy product returns for consistency.
• Examine current processes for necessary changes.
• Map interdependencies between different workstreams.
• Attend Synergy workshops as a SME.
• Provide assistance to Finance and Procurement on daily operations.

Skills

Full professional accountancy qualification (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent)

Ability to analyse complex financial information

Strong attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Financial Accountant

Location: Bootle, Cheltenham, or London

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (24 months)

Salary: £46,513 - £56,174 (plus £4,194 London Weighting allowance if applicable)

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the Government and Public Sector? Adecco is proud to be recruiting for an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Financial Accountant to join our client's dynamic Finance Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a transformative programme that will revolutionise Finance, HR, and Procurement services across the organisation.

About the Client

Our client is dedicated to providing efficient and effective regulation in the nuclear sector across the UK. They believe in transparency and trust, and as part of their 2025 strategy, they're investing in innovative digital technologies that enhance regulatory processes.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in leading key financial deliverables and collaborating with various stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing Deliverables: Oversee finance elements of the Synergy programme, ensuring effective planning and communication with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Reviewing Processes: Analyse Synergy product returns for consistency and completeness, highlighting critical differences in policies or processes.
• Gap Analysis: Examine current processes to identify necessary changes for alignment with the new system.
• Interdependencies: Map interdependencies between different workstreams to ensure comprehensive understanding across the organisation.
• Workshops Participation: Attend Synergy workshops as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Support BAU Activities: Provide valuable assistance to Finance and Procurement on daily operations.

What We're Looking For

We need a proactive communicator who can thrive both in teams and independently. Your qualifications should include:

• Full professional accountancy qualification (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent) or currently working towards one.
• Proven ability to analyse complex financial information and present it clearly.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring high-quality outputs and services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead projects.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Proficiency in common Microsoft Office packages.

Why Join Our Client?

• Flexible Working: Enjoy the benefits of hybrid working arrangements, balancing time between home and the office.
• Inclusive Environment: Diversity is embraced, and applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. Reasonable adjustments will be made to ensure an inclusive recruitment process.
• Professional Development: Investment in people to build capability, resilience, and promote well-being.

How to Apply

Excited to take the next step in your career? Please include the following within your application:

• A copy of your CV detailing your education, qualifications, and employment history.
• A suitability statement (maximum of 800 words) demonstrating how you meet the essential skills and experience required for the role.

Join us in shaping the future of regulation in the nuclear sector! We can't wait to see how you'll contribute to our client's mission.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.