Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant - Technical & Project-Focused | Rail / Construction Background Preferred

Robert Half is working with a established organisation is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its Financial Control team. This role is ideal for a technically strong accountant who enjoys a blend of financial reporting, controls, systems improvement and project-focused work, particularly within a dynamic, contract-driven environment.

About the Role
As a key part of the Financial Control team, you will play a central role in ensuring accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement across the function. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and reconciling the fixed asset register

• Ownership of IFRS16 lease accounting

• Preparing statutory accounts and managing change control

• Delivering high-quality, timely balance sheet reconciliations

• Supporting both internal and external audits

• Providing expert guidance on accounting standards, company law and HMRC requirements

• Strengthening internal controls and collaborating with wider finance teams to mitigate risk

• Supporting tax computations and broader tax compliance

• Driving systems and process improvements across finance

• Ad hoc project support as directed by the Financial Controller

This position offers a balance of BAU and project responsibilities, with ample opportunity to influence processes and enhance reporting quality.

About You
We're seeking a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with a strong grounding in technical accounting and financial control. You will stand out if you bring:

• Experience within the railway, construction or infrastructure sectors

• Exposure to working with subcontractors , complex contracts or project-based environments

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for improving processes

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across multiple stakeholders

• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality reporting

What's on Offer

• A broad technical accounting role with meaningful project involvement

• Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

• Opportunities to influence systems, processes and internal controls

• A collaborative team environment that values technical expertise

• Competitive salary and benefits

If you're a technically strong Financial Accountant with experience in rail, construction or subcontractor-heavy environments, we'd love to hear from you.

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