Financial Accountant
Job Description
Financial Accountant
Role - Interim Financial Accountant - you will be working for a Central Government Organisation
Duration - 3 months (possibility of extension)
Start Date - ASAP
Rate - £350/day
Fully Remote
- Provide expert support to non-finance colleagues throughout the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process, including guidance on the department’s core finance system. Deliver training to new users to ensure they can perform their financial responsibilities confidently and effectively.
- Proactively engage with teams across the organisation to build awareness and understanding of financial policies, controls, processes, and systems, promoting strong financial governance.
- Prepare monthly cash management templates and collate returns to support accurate daily and monthly cash forecasting.
- Monitor and report on financial performance, including key metrics such as prompt invoice payment and cash-forecasting accuracy. Identify opportunities for process improvements and collaborate with colleagues to implement innovative solutions.
- Undertake ad hoc tasks requiring strong problem-solving skills, such as reconciling key balance-sheet accounts and preparing correction journals.
- Support wider team activities through additional ad hoc duties as required. What you'll need to succeed
- GOVERNMENT ORGANISATION EXPERIENCE IS A MUST
- Part qualified accountant with 2 years+ experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence others
- Understanding of accounting systems
- Development and delivery of process improvements
- Advanced Excel skills
- Demonstrable attention to detail
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