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NXTGEN is working with a central government body to appoint a Financial Accountant on an Interim contract. This is a hands-on financial accounting role requiring strong technical capability across month-end, year-end and audit, within a regulated public sector environment. This opportunity will suit a fully qualified accountant with prior central government or similar public sector experience, who is confident operating independently and engaging with senior stakeholders. The Financial Accountant will support statutory reporting and audit delivery, ensuring accurate and compliant financial statements. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to work effectively in a pressured, audit-driven environment.
Job Responsibility:
Preparation and support of statutory financial statements
Supporting internal and external audit activity and responding to audit queries
Delivery of accurate month-end and year-end financial processes
Providing financial insight to support strategic decision-making
Ensuring value for money through strong commercial awareness
Building effective working relationships with senior stakeholders
Using Excel to analyse, reconcile and present financial data
Identifying issues and resolving problems independently
Requirements:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, Or CIMA)
Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience
Prior experience preparing and/or auditing central government or comparable public sector financial statements
Proven audit experience
Strong Excel capability
Confident communicator with credibility at senior level
Ability to work under own initiative and deliver outcomes
Pro-active, resilient and results-focused approach
Must be able to commute to London a minimum of 2 times a week