Job Details

Our client is a leading service-based organisation operating across the UK and internationally. With a strong reputation for operational excellence and customer focus, they’re entering a growth phase supported by new technology investment and process automation.

We’re seeking a Senior Accountant to initially join on a three- to six-month fixed-term contract, hybrid working with three days in the office in NW London. As the Senior Accountant, you’ll be tasked with overseeing accounts receivable and revenue recognition, managing a small team, and delivering accurate and timely income reconciliations that form the foundation of monthly management accounts. You’ll act as a key link between finance, clients, and internal stakeholders, ensuring high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and control.

Key responsibilities but not limited to as the Senior Accountant

• Lead and support a team of Assistant Accountants, mentoring and developing capability.
• Prepare monthly income reconciliations across multiple revenue streams, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Produce monthly management accounts and key balance-sheet reconciliations (prepayments, accruals, etc.).
• Manage VAT returns across several entities.
• Drive process improvements, automation and control enhancements within finance.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve client queries and maintain high service standards.
• Support ad-hoc finance projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience, skills and qualifications required as the Senior Accountant

• ACCA / CIMA qualified (or qualified by experience).
• Minimum 5 years’ management accounting experience in a medium-sized business.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring a small finance team.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, etc.).
• Detail-oriented, organised and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Experience with contractual revenue or service-based income desirable.
• Knowledge of Sage 50/200/Intacct an advantage