Overview
Department: Finance – Government Contracts
Reports to: CEO
Seniority Level: Mid to Senior Level
Location: East Croydon
Start Date: TBC
Role Purpose
The purpose of the Accountant (A002) role is to lead the accounting services team supporting the business commercially. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial compliance, delivering timely and accurate reporting, and supporting strategic procurement and software. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of deep technical finance knowledge and strong leadership in managing financial services within a public sector environment.
Responsibilities
* Lead the finance team for budgeting forecasting for public sector & software clients.
* Act as the primary client contact for all financial service-related matters.
* Set up and maintain accounting systems to support contract cost tracking.
* Oversee the preparation of accurate financial statements, tax returns, and management reports.
* Allocate direct and indirect costs accurately and in compliance with government standards.
* Monitor labour hours and overheads against contract budgets.
* Provide transformation advisory support for strategic procurement and e-procurement initiatives.
* Manage Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations including invoice registration, processing, and payment tracking.
* Support cost improvement initiatives through procurement planning and work plan development.
* Lead system automation and integration projects to improve financial operations.
Qualifications
* CIMA (preferred) or ACCA
* Minimum of 4 years in an accountancy practice environment with a diverse client base.
* In-depth knowledge of accounting standards and tax compliance.
* Proficient in Xero, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Excel.
* Ability to prepare and review complex financial and tax documents.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Strong organisational and time management abilities.
* High attention to detail and accuracy.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems proactively.
* Team player with leadership potential and a continuous improvement mindset.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries: Accounting
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