Assistant Financial Accountant

Assistant Financial Accountant

Fareham - 3 days per week onsite

6 Month Contract

£574 per day (Umbrella)

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Financial Accountant to support the preparation of audited annual financial statements and statutory reporting activities within a complex organisation.

This role plays a key part in audit coordination, financial governance, and ensuring compliance with current financial reporting standards.

• Support preparation of audited annual financial statements and external returns
• Act as key liaison point for external auditors, maintaining reconciliations and preparing audit evidence packs
• Provide analysis and interpretation of financial data to support leadership decision‑making
• Ensure accuracy of monthly reconciliations and statutory accounts inputs
• Provide financial accounting and tax guidance across the organisation
• Support VAT returns, losses, special payments and financial controls
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable financial reporting frameworks

• Qualified or actively studying towards CCAB or CIMA qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIPFA also considered)
• Strong financial accounting and statutory reporting background
• Experience supporting external audit processes
• Knowledge of IFRS and current financial reporting requirements
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience delivering to tight deadlines in complex environments

• Public sector financial reporting exposure
• Awareness of Managing Public Money
• Experience with Oracle Financial Cloud

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong financial accountant who is comfortable working to non‑negotiable reporting timelines and engaging with senior stakeholders.