Financial Accountant

Job description

Overview Position: Financial Accountant: Public SectorThe role is within the Financial Control team and reports to the UK Head of Finance. It covers all aspects of finance, with a primary focus on revenue and costs relating to public sector clients. Qualifications and Experience Candidates should hold, or be currently pursuing, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications, with recent and relevant finance experience. Technical Skills Strong IT skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics or SAP are essential. Core Competencies Attention to detail, analytical problem‑solving, risk assessment, and strong time‑management skills. Core Duties: #LI-CW1 - Approvals & Financial Control - Invoice approval at AP level, with a focus on costs relating to public sector clients - Support with AP and AR write‑offs and adjustments - Support the finance team with payment approvals - Month‑End Close Activities - Accruals and provisions - Reconciliations and controls (including passthrough costs) - Reallocations and cost attribution - Develop an in‑depth understanding of public sector clients’ gross margin - Reporting Responsibilities - ONS statistical reporting - Public sector open‑b...