Job Advert: Year-End Accountant (3-Month Contract) | £50,000-£65,000 | Hybrid Working
Our client, a well-established and growing organisation, is seeking an experienced Year-End Accountant to join their finance team on a 3-month contract. This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified professional who can confidently take the accounts from trial balance to final accounts production.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the business during its year-end process and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
Location: Hybrid (office-based 2-3 days/week)
Salary: £50,000-£65,000 pro rata
Contract Length: 3 months
Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

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  Prepare year-end statutory accounts from trial balance
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  Liaise with external auditors and manage audit queries
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  Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies
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  Review and adjust journal entries, accruals, and prepayments
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  Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies
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  Assist with tax computations and filing support (where applicable)
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  Provide insights and analysis to support the finance team during year-end
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  Ensure all reporting deadlines are met in a timely and accurate manner
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  Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to gather necessary financial data

Requirements:

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  ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
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  Proven experience in year-end accounting and accounts preparation
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  Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
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  Excellent Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software
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  Comfortable working independently and hitting the ground running
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  Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

If you're a hands-on accountant with year-end experience and available to start immediately, we want to hear from you!