Senior Accountant

Our client is a leading service-based organisation operating across the UK and internationally. With a strong reputation for operational excellence and customer focus, they’re entering a growth phase supported by new technology investment and process automation. We’re seeking a Senior Accountant to initially join on a three- to six-month fixed-term contract, hybrid working with three days in the office in NW London. As the Senior Accountant, you’ll be tasked with overseeing accounts receivable and revenue recognition, managing a small team, and delivering accurate and timely income reconciliations that form the foundation of monthly management accounts. You’ll act as a key link between finance, clients, and internal stakeholders, ensuring high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and control. Key responsibilities but not limited to as the Senior Accountant * Lead and support a team of Assistant Accountants, mentoring and developing capability. * Prepare monthly income reconciliations across multiple revenue streams, ensuring completeness and accuracy. * Produce monthly management accounts and key balance-sheet reconciliations (prepayments, accruals, etc.). * Manage VAT returns across several entities. * Drive process improvements, automation and control enhancements within finance. * Partner with internal teams to resolve client queries and maintain high service standards. * Support ad-hoc finance projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Experience, skills and qualifications required as the Senior Accountant * ACCA / CIMA qualified (or qualified by experience). * Minimum 5 years’ management accounting experience in a medium-sized business. * Proven experience leading or mentoring a small finance team. * Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, etc.). * Detail-oriented, organised and able to work effectively under pressure. * Experience with contractual revenue or service-based income desirable. * Knowledge of Sage 50/200/Intacct an advantage