Transformation Accountant (6-month FTC)
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About this role
Transformation Accountant (6-month FTC)
Application Deadline: 6 February 2026
Department: Finance and Business Services
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: London, UK
Description
We are seeking a qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with proven experience in finance system implementation, strong analytical and data management skills, and a track record of driving process improvements and strengthening controls independently.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 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.
What you'll do
- The Transformation Accountant will lead the finance transformation process, ensuring accurate project cost management and revenue recognition. They will also provide training on the Deltek Vantagepoint ERP system and deliver financial analysis to support project management.
About the National Centre for Social Research
At the National Centre for Social Research, we believe that social research has the power to make life better.
We engage with and listen to the public, ensuring their voice and experience helps to shape the decisions and services that affect their lives. Built on excellence in research methods and data collection, enabling the gathering, analysis and presentation of high-quality evidence to those with the power and influence. By really understanding the complexity of people’s lives and what they think about the issues that affect them, we give the public a powerful and influential role in shaping services that can make a difference to everyone.
For more information, visit our site natcen.ac.uk or our career site natcen.pinpoint.com/en
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