Finance Accounting Consultant

Reports to : Consulting Manager/ Project Lead

Company Description

Sub One is a boutique advisory firm specialising in Workday Financials. Our vision is to support our clients in moving from a backward-looking, month‑end close process to real‑time accounting, enabling finance teams to focus on delivering insights and analytics that drive business decisions. With extensive practical experience in data, accounting, and systems, the company aims to deliver successful finance transformations using the latest technologies.

Role Description

Are you a qualified (or nearly qualified) ACA, ACCA, or CIMA accountant looking to transition from audit or day‑to‑day accounting into finance transformation and systems consulting?

We are looking to onboard a Finance Systems and Process Consultant to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to learn and work with some of the most exciting enterprise finance technologies while gaining hands‑on experience delivering real transformation for our clients.

Qualifications

You will ideally have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in audit or corporate finance
• Qualified or part‑qualified ACA or CIMA (we will support completion if part‑qualified)
• Strong knowledge of core accounting concepts, including general ledger maintenance, chart of accounts, fixed assets, accruals accounting
• Some knowledge of databases and data transformation concepts – SQL is not essential, but an understanding of tools such as SQL and Power BI is advantageous
• Advanced Excel skills, including dynamic formulas and functions, data manipulation and reporting. VBA skills are desirable but not essential
• A basic understanding of technical concepts such as systems architecture and integrations (e.g., APIs)
• A strong work ethic and a positive, proactive attitude
• Willingness to support the wider team across different business areas when needed
• Willingness to commute to our London office near King’s Cross / Camden
• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship is available at this time)
• Certifications and formal training on the latest finance technologies and applications
• To work with exciting clients across the UK and Europe, with potential travel
• Exposure to a wide range of work, from data analytics to system implementations
• To work with a collaborative, growing team environment with strong mentorship and hands‑on learning
• A real opportunity to develop and grow on an accelerated basis with a goal of becoming an expert in this domain