Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant (8-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Remote – UK & Ireland

We are currently seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join our Finance team on an 8-month fixed term contract
, supporting the UK business during a period of growth and change. This role is fully remote and suited to an immediate starter based in the UK or Ireland.

Reporting to the UK Financial Controller
, the Financial Accountant will play a key role in UK financial control activities, including month-end close, statutory compliance, accounts payable oversight, and a range of ad-hoc and improvement projects. The role also supports wider Group Finance objectives and will evolve in line with business needs.

• Complete month-end accounting for UK Ltd companies and other corporate entities
• Post journals and close ledgers in line with reporting timelines
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and analyse monthly movements
• Review and maintain the fixed asset register
• Perform P&L reviews to ensure accurate general ledger coding and reporting
• Calculate, review, and explain FX movements
• Manage UK and corporate intercompany reconciliations, including transfer pricing considerations
• Support the UK Financial Controller with month-end analysis and reporting

• Guide the Accounts Assistant to ensure timely processing and payment of invoices and expenses
• Review supplier reconciliations and resolve complex supplier issues
• Support improvements to accounts payable processes
• Ensure expense policy training is delivered to new starters and refreshed where required
• Support billing and accounts receivable processes for UK revenue streams
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, analysis, and weekly payment runs

• Support statutory compliance across UK entities, including Companies House filings
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns
• Work with HR to ensure payroll, benefits, and tax compliance (including SAO requirements)
• Liaise with external advisors (PwC) on annual tax returns
• Manage UK National Statistics submissions
• Prepare year-end audit schedules and act as a key contact for auditors
• Assist with drafting UK statutory accounts under IFRS
• Support Group audit and reporting requirements, including UK submissions and analysis

• Support tax and restructuring projects impacting the UK and corporate structure
• Partner with FP&A to improve cost control and performance
• Contribute to Group accounting policy documentation
• Assist with improving finance controls, processes, reporting, and SLAs
• Business partner with UK stakeholders to improve efficiency and cost management
• Collaborate with international finance teams to improve consistency and matrix working

• Part-qualified ACCA
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines
• Advanced Excel skills
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and keen to take ownership in a fast-moving environment
• Available to start immediately or at short notice