Accountant (FTC)
Posted 1 day ago by Handpicked Recruitment
£320 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Accountant is a 3-month fixed-term contract based in London, focusing on financial reporting and compliance within a rapidly growing green energy group. The position requires a qualified accountant to assist with monthly financial reporting, statutory accounts, and external audits, while also contributing to process improvements and management reporting. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Experience in the energy sector is advantageous but not essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the monthly financial reporting and close process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
- Support the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end financial statements
- Assist with the external audit process, liaising with auditors and preparing supporting documentation
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls
- Support the preparation of management reports and financial analysis for senior stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal reporting requirements
- Assist with process improvements across finance operations and reporting procedures
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities where required
- Work closely with the wider finance team to manage ad hoc reporting and project work
- Contribute to maintaining accurate financial records across multiple entities
Key Skills:
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
- Open to candidates from either industry or audit backgrounds
- Previous experience within financial reporting, statutory accounts, or audit support
- Strong understanding of financial controls and reporting processes
- Experience supporting external audits and working with auditors
- Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills
- Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
- Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced environment and manage competing deadlines
- Prior exposure to the energy, renewables, infrastructure, or related sectors would be advantageous but not essential
Salary (Rate): £320 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Title: Accountant (3 Month FTC)
Location: London (Hybrid)
Day Rate: £300 – £320 per day
Contract: 2-3 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Our client is a rapidly growing green energy group with a strong presence across the UK and Europe. Operating within a fast-paced and evolving sector, the business is focused on delivering sustainable energy solutions and driving long-term environmental impact. Due to increased reporting requirements and ongoing growth, they are seeking a qualified Accountant to join their London-based finance team on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the monthly financial reporting and close process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
- Support the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end financial statements
- Assist with the external audit process, liaising with auditors and preparing supporting documentation
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls
- Support the preparation of management reports and financial analysis for senior stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal reporting requirements
- Assist with process improvements across finance operations and reporting procedures
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities where required
- Work closely with the wider finance team to manage ad hoc reporting and project work
- Contribute to maintaining accurate financial records across multiple entities
Candidate Requirements
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
- Open to candidates from either industry or audit backgrounds
- Previous experience within financial reporting, statutory accounts, or audit support
- Strong understanding of financial controls and reporting processes
- Experience supporting external audits and working with auditors
- Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills
- Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
- Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced environment and manage competing deadlines
- Prior exposure to the energy, renewables, infrastructure, or related sectors would be advantageous but not essential