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Accountant

Posted: 13/03/26
Recruiter:Skilled Careers
Reference:3084004740
Type:Contract
Salary:£400 - £500 Daily
Location:London
Description:

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.

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