View favourites We are recruiting for a Senior Financial Accounting Manager to join us here at Octavius. We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK. As Senior Financial Accounting Manager, you'll lead the implementation of critical accounting changes across the Octavius Group, focusing on FRS102 revenue recognition and lease accounting. You'll ensure these updates become embedded as business as usual while supporting the Group Financial Controller on wider finance activities. This role is hands-on, high-impact, and central to our financial transformation. Contract term: Initially 6 months You'll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is) Leading the transition to new accounting standards, including: Gathering and analysing data from across the business Assessing impacts with support from external advisors Designing and documenting updated business processes and procedures Implementing third-party software for lease accounting Supporting the Group Financial Controller with key BAU activities such as year-end audit, reporting, and parent company reporting integration Driving financial accuracy and consistency while generating meaningful insights for the business You'll work with… (because relationships are important) Finance colleagues and the Group Financial Controller Teams across business units and departments External advisors and technology providers to deliver process improvements You'll receive…. (because we value you) The chance to lead a strategic finance project with visible impact Exposure to cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders Competitive rewards package for the contract term Deep experience in revenue recognition and lease accounting implementation About You…. (what You Are Skilled At) Proven track record in implementing accounting and business process changes Ability to interpret complex financial and non-financial data to inform decisions Structured, proactive, and solution-focused approach to project delivery A collaborative mindset and a commitment to delivering results in a fast-paced environment You'll Bring… (your Wealth Of Experience & Qualifications) CA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with demonstrable post-qualification experience Strong knowledge of FRS102 and/or IFRS (particularly IFRS15 and IFRS16) Experienced with ERP systems (COINS desirable) and advanced Excel skills Analytical, detail-oriented, and confident in solving complex financial challenges Excellent communicator and collaborator, comfortable engaging across teams and levels Knowledge of construction, infrastructure, or related sectors is a plus Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us. Senior Financial Accounting Manager.2026.docx