Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant - ACCA qualified - £500 Daily Rate

This is a fantastic contract opportunity to join a friendly team, hit the ground running and use your skills to take operational ownership of accounting, reporting, controls, budgeting and senior stakeholder engagement, ensuring businessasusual continuity and supporting the yearend cycle. 

Three months initially, with a great chance of extension and continuance.

This is a handson, deliveryfocused assignment ideal for a seasoned contractor with strong public sector finance experience. 

Key Deliverables 

You will lead and deliver: 

Financial Controls & Governance — ensure robust reconciliations, controls, compliance and risk management. 

Budgeting & Forecasting — manage the Team budget and forecasts. 

Cashflow & Banking Operations — oversee all income, banking transactions, allocations and KPIs. 

Accounts & Annual Report — oversee preparation, accuracy and audit readiness. 

Reporting & Insight — draft and present high quality financial reports for Committee/Board and senior leadership. 

Team Leadership — oversee a small team, providing direction, prioritisation and support. 

Deputise for Head of Department when required. 

Leadership & Delivery 

You will have:

A track record of successfully leading finance teams or functions 

Ability to stabilise, organise and improve BAU activities 

Clear, confident communication style with senior boards and committees 

Strong stakeholder management skills across finance, investments, auditors and external partners 

Highly organised, proactive, independent and deliverydriven approach

Essential Experience 

The assignment requires a contractor who can hit the ground running with minimal onboarding: 

Fully qualified accountant: ACA / ACCA / CIPFA 

Strong public sector finance experience 

High proficiency with financial systems, data analysis, modelling and reconciliation 

Proven ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information 

Immediately available or short notice

This is an excellent opportunity working in a friendly collegiate environment with the strong possibility of extension beyond the initial three month remit.

If you have the skills, qualifications and experience, apply now for immediate consideration