Financial Accountant

We're partnering with a successful global business to recruit an experienced Financial Accountant to join their collaborative finance team on an initial 12-week contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded employer during a key period, providing vital support across financial reporting, compliance, month-end activities and year-end preparations. The role offers hybrid working, an excellent working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact within a busy Group Finance function.

Reporting into the Group Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of key financial accounting activities while supporting the wider finance team through month-end, year-end and audit.

• Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and statutory reporting requirements
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments
• Produce accurate financial reports and management information
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Maintain strong financial controls and accounting compliance
• Identify and implement finance process improvements
• Provide ad hoc financial reporting and support across the finance team as required

You'll be a proactive finance professional who is comfortable working independently, quickly understanding existing processes and managing multiple priorities.

• Previous experience as a Financial Accountant, Group Accountant or Management Accountant
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong understanding of VAT compliance and statutory reporting
• Experience supporting year-end and external audits
• Experience using ERP or finance systems
• Part-qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or Qualified by Experience (QBE)
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics

• £22.00-£24.00 per hour depending on experience
• Initial 12-week contract with potential for extension
• Free on-site parking
• On-site canteen
• Opportunity to join a successful global organisation with an excellent reputation as an employer
• Supportive and collaborative finance team

If you're an experienced Financial Accountant available at short notice and looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsor ships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK.