Accountant

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

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  Day Rate: £400 - £500 per day 

  
  


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  Location: Finsbury Park (N4) - 2 minutes from the station.

  
  


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  Model: Hybrid Working (2 days Office / 3 days Home).

  
  


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  Duration: 3.5 - 4 Months (Starting Early April).

  
  


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  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:

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  Technical Reporting: Lead author for all technical accounting papers, interpreting complex regulations into clear business advice.

  
  


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  Compliance & Tax: Manage high-level VAT, CIS, and Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC) scenarios specific to the construction industry.

  
  


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  Standards: Lead the adoption and governance of IFRS 15 & 16 and UK GAAP.

  
  


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  Audit & Consolidations: Lead the audit process and govern central risks over the balance sheet and complex consolidations.

  
  


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  Systems: Utilize ERP systems (COINS experience is a major bonus) to manage cash flow and central risks.

  
  

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

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  Qualifications: ACA (Big 4/Top 10 Practice background preferred) or ACCA qualified.

  
  


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  Experience: 5-8 years Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in a technical or group reporting role.

  
  


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  Sector Expertise: Mandatory experience in the Construction or Civil Engineering sector (must understand CIS and DRC).

  
  


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  Mindset: A professional contractor who is adaptable, technically "heavy," and used to high-pressure, short-term assignments.

  
  


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  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.