Accountant
Posted Today by Skilled Careers
£500 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Finsbury Park,
Summary: The role of Technical Financial Accountant is a temporary position focused on providing expert accounting leadership within the construction sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for technical reporting, compliance, and managing audits, requiring a strong background in statutory reporting and construction-specific tax regulations. This hybrid role demands immediate availability and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. The position is set to last for approximately 3.5 to 4 months, starting in early April.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead author for all technical accounting papers, interpreting complex regulations into clear business advice.
- Manage high-level VAT, CIS, and Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC) scenarios specific to the construction industry.
- Lead the adoption and governance of IFRS 15 & 16 and UK GAAP.
- Lead the audit process and govern central risks over the balance sheet and complex consolidations.
- Utilize ERP systems (COINS experience is a major bonus) to manage cash flow and central risks.
Key Skills:
- ACA (Big 4/Top 10 Practice background preferred) or ACCA qualified.
- 5-8 years Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in a technical or group reporting role.
- Mandatory experience in the Construction or Civil Engineering sector (must understand CIS and DRC).
- A professional contractor who is adaptable, technically "heavy," and used to high-pressure, short-term assignments.
- Advanced Excel and the ability to write robust, defensible accounting papers for board-level review.
Salary (Rate): £500/day
City: Finsbury Park
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Technical Financial Accountant | Finsbury Park (Hybrid) | £400 - £500 per day
Paternity Cover (3.5 - 4 Months) | Construction Sector Specialist
Are you a "serial contractor" with a deep technical accounting background in the Construction sector We are seeking a high-caliber, ACA or ACCA qualified Accountant (5-8 years PQE) to step into a critical Technical Finance Lead role for a major construction group.
This is a fast-paced paternity cover starting in early April, requiring an individual who can hit the ground running on day one with zero training required.
THE OFFER
Day Rate: £400 - £500 per day
Location: Finsbury Park (N4) - 2 minutes from the station.
Model: Hybrid Working (2 days Office / 3 days Home).
Duration: 3.5 - 4 Months (Starting Early April).
Sector: Construction / Infrastructure.
THE ROLE
You will act as the internal technical lead, providing robust accounting papers and advice directly to the FD. This is not a standard month-end role; it requires deep expertise in statutory reporting and construction-specific tax regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Reporting: Lead author for all technical accounting papers, interpreting complex regulations into clear business advice.
- Compliance & Tax: Manage high-level VAT, CIS, and Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC) scenarios specific to the construction industry.
- Standards: Lead the adoption and governance of IFRS 15 & 16 and UK GAAP.
- Audit & Consolidations: Lead the audit process and govern central risks over the balance sheet and complex consolidations.
- Systems: Utilize ERP systems (COINS experience is a major bonus) to manage cash flow and central risks.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: ACA (Big 4/Top 10 Practice background preferred) or ACCA qualified.
Experience: 5-8 years Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in a technical or group reporting role.
Sector Expertise: Mandatory experience in the Construction or Civil Engineering sector (must understand CIS and DRC).
Mindset: A professional contractor who is adaptable, technically "heavy," and used to high-pressure, short-term assignments.
Skills: Advanced Excel and the ability to write robust, defensible accounting papers for board-level review.
If you are a technical expert available to start in April, apply now with your updated CV.