Financial Accountant
9 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Hybrid Working

The Role

The Financial Accountant will report to the Financial Accounting Manager and will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial accounting services across the organisation. They will oversee the month-end process, and manage a team of part-qualified accountants.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of part-qualified accountants

• Deputise for the Financial Accounting Manager as required to ensure continuity of leadership

• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies in line with IFRS, and regulatory standards

• Oversee the month-end process, including journal reviews and financial ledger accuracy

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of balance sheet reconciliations

• Review and approve bad debt provisions and support credit control processes

• Support statutory audits through preparation of year-end working papers and other relevant documentation

• Act as a subject matter expert and provide guidance on complex financial queries

• Drive improvements within the financial accounting function through stakeholder feedback and process reviews

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Skills and Experience:

• A recognised professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

• Strong technical accounting knowledge

• Experience in a finance management role, ideally within financial accounting or reporting

• Sound understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to deliver meaningful financial insights

• Proven stakeholder management experience, both internal and external

If you are immediately available then apply below today!