Financial Accountant

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Qualified Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, contributing to key accounting and reporting functions, and ensuring financial accuracy and compliance across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Manage general ledger reconciliations and month-end close activities
• Support year-end statutory audit and liaise with external auditors
• Prepare VAT returns, payroll journals, and corporation tax packs
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
• Support ad-hoc financial projects and process improvements

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, ACA, or CIMA)
• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail
• Excellent Excel and financial systems experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Xero, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines