National Centre for Social Research

Transformation Accountant – 6-month FTC

National Centre for Social Research

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Lead the finance transformation process by updating client project cost budgets and actual costs to incorporate internal operations recovery charges.
  • Act as a “train-the-trainer” to upskill staff on the Deltek Vantagepoint ERP system.
  • Ensure revenue recognition principles are correctly applied and aligned with project costs.
  • Drive standardisation of finance reports in Power BI to enhance efficiency and support informed decision-making.
  • Build strong relationships and collaborate with Research colleagues to improve ways of working.
  • Deliver detailed financial analysis to help Research teams manage project finances and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Develop clear and practical guidance for new financial processes.
  • Respond to general data requests and perform ad hoc duties as required.

Requirements

  • Previous involvement in finance transformation projects or process improvement initiatives.
  • Advanced reporting skills using Excel and other tools.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; persuasive and approachable.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
  • Accurate, diligent, and enthusiastic with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Ability to work effectively within a small team and meet deadlines.
  • Adaptable, quick to learn in-house systems, and able to suggest improvements.
  • Ability to manage changing priorities and respond to unexpected challenges.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
finance transformationfinancial analysisreporting skillsExcelPower BIrevenue recognitionbudget managementprocess improvementdata analysiscost management
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingteamworkadaptabilitypersuasivenessapproachabilitydiligenceenthusiasm