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Senior Accountant

Reed
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£54,000 - £57,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The role is for an Accountant specializing in Projects & System Development, offering an annual salary of approximately £54,000-£57,000.
  • This full-time position requires 36 hours of work per week and allows for hybrid working, with two days from home and three days in the office.
  • The ideal candidate should be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACMA/ACCA) with proven project accounting experience and at least a background in financial system development.
  • Key responsibilities include supporting financial management, leading on grant-funded project reporting, and overseeing system improvements within the Finance Team.
  • Benefits include a 20% employer pension contribution and 35 days of annual leave.
Accountant (Projects & System Development)
  • Annual Salary: Circa £54,000-£57,000
  • Job Type: Full-time (36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)
  • Hybrid working 2 days from home and 3 days in the office

Based in East London, my client is looking for a dedicated Accountant to support their financial management and reporting. This role is integral to the development and oversight of the medium-term financial plans, capital projects, and system improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project accounting and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Support the financial management and reporting, including financial plans, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Lead on financial planning, management, and reporting of grant-funded projects.
  • Develop and review financial systems within the team to enhance efficiency and value for money.
  • Provide leadership and training to the Finance Team, contributing to quality improvement.
  • Manage the Business Development Unit’s financial planning and reporting.
  • Oversee system maintenance and lead on all system developments.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACMA/ACCA) or equivalent with evidence of continuous professional development.
  • Proven project accounting experience and understanding of statutory frameworks.
  • Experience in financial system and process development.
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables and charts), intermediate Word, and Outlook.
  • Excellent financial management, administrative, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to manage change, establish priorities, and work to deadlines.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex reports.
Benefits:
  • Pension contribution from employer 20%
  • Hybrid working available, two days from home
  • 35 days annual leave

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.