Finance Contractor

About the Role We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented accountant to join a busy finance function. This role will provide support across a range of core finance activities, including inter-company accounting, balance sheet oversight, controls testing, purchase-to-pay processes and year-end audit activity. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in the detail while also being able to analyse information, identify issues and reach sound conclusions.

You will be process-focused, highly organised and able to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across the wider business. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, taking ownership and working across a varied range of accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities Support new year purchase pricing activities, ensuring pricing information is accurate and appropriately reflected within financial systems. Undertake inter-company monitoring, including oversight of GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) and inventory balances. Perform Group Controls Matrix controls testing, identifying and escalating any issues or exceptions as appropriate. Provide finance support during the year-end external audit, including preparation of information and responding to audit queries.

Provide oversight of a selection of balance sheet accounts and reconciliations, ensuring balances are accurate, supported and appropriately reviewed. Provide Basware support to the Source-to-Pay (S2P) Subject Matter Expert. Support across the wider finance function, including ad hoc accounting activities, analysis and issue resolution as required. Work collaboratively with Finance and wider business stakeholders to ensure processes are completed accurately and efficiently.

Required Skills & Experience Experienced accountant with strong practical accounting experience. Comfortable working in detail while also being able to analyse information and reach clear, well-informed conclusions. Strong process-focused approach with an understanding of the importance of robust financial controls. Previous exposure to controls testing. Comfortable working across Source-to-Pay (S2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Record-to-Report (R2R) processes. Excellent SAP knowledge and strong Excel skills.

Able to receive instructions and guidance and translate these into accurate and timely actions. Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities. Quick to react and proactive in finding practical solutions to problems. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders. Able to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider finance team.

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