Senior corporate accountant Work, Jobs in Greater London (with Salaries)

Senior Accountant
Greater London Authority —London
- £64,690 a year
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Annual leave
10d
Senior Accountant - European Accounting Centre
Viasat —London
- Travel
- AI
6d
Senior Companies Finance Manager
Department of Health and Social Care —London
- £74,962 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Senior Vice President - Finance
Planet Jersey Buyer Limited —London
- No experience needed
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
Quick apply
6d
Senior Finance Business Partner
St Albans City & District Council —St Albans
- £46,871 - £50,998 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Annual leave
13d
Senior Accountant
HCN UK Management Services Ltd —London
- No travel
- Profit sharing
- Employee stock purchase plan
Senior Finance Business Partner
Mace —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Analytics
Senior Accountant - Weybridge
Xeinadin —Weybridge
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Accountant
Mastercard —Hampton
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
Senior Accountant - European Accounting Centre
Viasat, Inc. —London
- Full-time
- Travel
- AI
5d
Senior Financial Controller
AWTG —London
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Presentation skills
- QuickBooks
Corporate Finance Manager
AXA UK —London
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
4d
Manager / Assistant Director / Director/ Senior Director (Financial Services, Transaction Advisory Group))
Alvarez and Marsal —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- English
- Mentoring
Manager / Assistant Director / Director/ Senior Director (Financial Services, Transaction Advisory Group))
Alvarez & Marsal —London
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- English
- Mentoring
Senior Finance Analyst
Expedia —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Time management
- Relocation assistance
13d
Value Architect - Big Deals - Managing Consultant / Senior Manager
Capgemini Sogeti —London
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Business development
- Analysis skills
Senior Finance Manager
Adzuna —Fulham
- £75,000 - £85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Quick apply
Senior Manager
Standard Chartered —London
- Management
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Head of Management Accounts
Pinnacle Group —London
- £80,000 - £85,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
- Budgeting
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Vice President, Finance EMEA
THE·TEAM —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Leadership
- Analytics

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Senior Accountant

Greater London Authority -
London

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Job details

Permanent
£64,690 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Season ticket loan
Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Financial audit coordination
ERP software
Financial statement preparation
Financial accounting
Finance and accounting experience
Leadership

Full job description

Key information

Salary: £64,690 per annum

Grade: 10

Contract type: Permanent

Reference: 5488

Interview date: w/c 07/10/2026

Application closing date: Sun, 20/09/2026 - 23:59

Chief Finance Officer’s Directorate

Supports the Mayor’s Office and wider GLA on a variety of different aspects: from managing daily financial decisions to setting long-term objectives; budget setting; and observing and recognising projects and opportunities in the market that may be worthy of development or investment.

About the team

The team works within the Financial Services unit providing financial accounting for the GLA. The focus of the team is the preparation of the published financial statements as well as ensuring adequate financial control is exercised across the organisation.

About the role

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting the Chief Accountant and Deputy Chief Accountant in delivering high-quality accounting, taxation and exchequer services across the GLA Group. Leading a team of finance professionals, the role will support the preparation of the annual accounts, provide expert advice on technical accounting matters, support the ongoing development of financial systems and processes, and contribute to the effective delivery of taxation advice and compliance activities.

What your day will look like

To deputise for the Deputy Chief Accountant.

To support the preparation of the annual accounts for the Greater London Authority (GLA), GLA Group, and, in so doing, to liaise with the auditors.

To provide high quality technical accounting advice on complex areas, including on the capital programme.

To support the work of GLA’s shared transactional financial services, including accounts payable, sales invoicing, payroll, pensions and procurement.

To develop the GLA’s use of its financial system and to ensure that it is fit for purpose for the GLA's evolving responsibilities.

To work with the GLA's in-house and external taxation advisory function in the provision of high quality advice and to ensure that the GLA’s tax liabilities are accurately calculated and reported to HMRC in a timely manner.

To ensure that reports and financial information are produced from the financial system to meet stakeholder requirements.

To manage staff to co-ordinate their activities to ensure the timely delivery of financial advice and other pieces of work.

To complete all other reasonable tasks, as directed, to fulfil this role.

Skills, knowledge and experience

To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:

Either a CCAB qualified accountant or an equivalent level of attainment.
Substantial knowledge and practical experience of public sector finance, including a strong understanding of the statutory and regulatory framework governing local authority accounting.
Proven experience in managing, maintaining and developing financial accounting systems, together with experience of supporting or leading finance-related projects and system improvements.
Significant experience of working with internal and external auditors, including leading and coordinating the year-end accounts and audit process.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to analyse, manipulate and present complex financial data.
Experience of using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, Oracle, Agresso or equivalent systems.

The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework

How to apply

If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:

Up to date CV
Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.

Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.

Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)

As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

If you have questions about the role

If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Ashraf Ali would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at [email protected].

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the [email protected] who support the GLA with recruitment.

Assessment process

Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.

If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.

The interview/assessment date is: w/c 7/10/2026

Equality, diversity and inclusion

London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.

Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.

Benefits

GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.

In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.

Additional Information

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.

More Support

If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact [email protected].

The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation, and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants. Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.

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Chief Finance Officer’s Directorate

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About the role

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Skills, knowledge and experience

How to apply

If you have questions about the role

Assessment process

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Benefits

Additional Information

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