Senior Financial Accountant (12 Month Contract)

Robertson Bell; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant on a 12-month hybrid contract. Responsibilities include managing financial statements, month-end processes, and line management. Applicants should have a full accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and strong experience in financial management and stakeholder engagement. The role offers an attractive benefits package including a pension contribution of up to 30% and nearly 35 days of holiday per year.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 30%

Holiday allowance of almost 35 days

Qualifications

• Must have full accountancy qualification.
• Experience in preparing financial statements required.
• Track record of coaching and developing team members needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sections of the statutory accounts.
• Manage month-end processes including reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts receivable activity.

Skills

Full accountancy qualification

Experience preparing financial statements

Strong line management skills

Excellent technical accounting knowledge

Proactive in delivering process improvements

Strong stakeholder management

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Senior Financial Accountant (12 Month Contract)

Robertson Bell are pleased to be working with a highly commercial public sector organisation, with multiple office locations throughout the UK, to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant on a 12-month contract.

This role is a hybrid role, covering a period of maternity, that can be based out of one of the following locations two, days per week:

• London
• Manchester
• Darlington
• Edinburgh
• Belfast
• Cardiff

The Senior Financial Accountant will be responsible for:

• Preparing sections of the statutory accounts and supporting disclosure notes.
• Managing month-end processes, including journals, reconciliations, and the depreciation process.
• Overseeing accounts receivable activity, ensuring timely processing and accurate reporting.
• Acting as a key reviewer for the payroll journal and stepping in to prepare it when required.
• Line managing and developing a Finance Officer, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Reviewing and maintaining key policies, identifying improvements, and embedding best practice.
• Supporting with the fixed asset register and associated accounting entries.

You will have:

• A full accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience preparing financial statements and disclosures through to publication.
• Strong line management skills, with a track record of coaching and developing at least one team member.
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to identifying and delivering process improvements.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

In addition to the salary on offer, our client offers a generous benefits package including an employer pension contribution closing on 30% and a holiday allowance of almost 35 days per annum.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis – apply now to avoid missing out on this role!