1. Have a visible impact across a small but fast‑moving business.
2. 2 Days per week with flexibility
About Our Client
A growing consultancy firm is seeking a capable and proactive Company Accountant to take ownership of day‑to‑day finance management and support operational effectiveness as the organisation scales.
Job Description
Financial Management
3. Lead monthly budgeting, forecasting, utilisation, WIP review, and invoicing cycles.
4. Own and maintaintheWIP process, ensuring:Accurate project data importsVerification of work‑done percentages with PMsConsistent WIP tracking across the organisation
5. Produce monthly management accounts by team for senior leadership.
6. Develop the annual budget with Directors.
7. Support internal and external audits as required.
Operational Support & Process Improvement
8. Act as the link between finance and operations to keep workflows smooth and efficient.
9. Work with admin and PM teams to streamline and improve procedures.
10. Identify and implement enhancements across finance, operations, and resource management.
11. Support the rollout of new tools, systems, and processes as the organisation grows.
Leadership & Collaboration
12. Serve as a day‑to‑day point of contact for internal stakeholders needing financial or operational support.
13. Collaborate closely during transition periods to ensure a complete and effective handover.
The Successful Applicant
Skills & Experience
14. Strong finance background, ideally within consultancy, professional services, or project‑based environments.
15. Demonstrated experience in month‑end processes, budgeting, forecasting, and WIP reporting.
16. Operationally minded with a knack for spotting and fixing inefficiencies.
17. Highly organised, strong communicator, and comfortable working cross‑functionally.
18. Experienced in managing deadlines at pace.
19. Familiarity with financial or project systems
Desirable
20. Experience in professional services or consultancy.
21. Familiarity with group‑level reporting frameworks (not essential).
Personal Attributes
22. Proactive and solutions‑focused.
23. High attention to detail.
24. Comfortable working independently while supporting a broad team.
25. Calm under pressure, especially at month‑end.
26. Motivated to improve internal processes as the organisation evolves.
What's on Offer
27. Competitive salary in a flexible working environment.
28. Permanent position within a growing organisation.
29. Opportunities to develop expertise in accounting and finance.
30. A supportive and collaborative working environment.
31. Potential for career progression within the broader group organisation.
If you are passionate about accounting and finance and are looking for a role within a professional services company, we encourage you to apply today!