Accountant
Posted 1 day ago by Trostan Dene
£55,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Burnley, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Audit Accountant involves supporting a well-established manufacturing business in Burnley during a busy audit period. The position is suited for a practice-qualified or practice-trained accountant with audit experience, focusing on year-end and interim audit processes. The contract is for 3-6 months, offering flexible hours and the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment. This role is ideal for those looking to transition from practice to industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting year-end and interim audit processes
- Acting as a key point of contact for external auditors
- Preparing audit schedules, working papers and reconciliations
- Reviewing balance sheet accounts and supporting technical queries
- Assisting with financial controls and documentation improvements
Key Skills:
- Practice-qualified or practice-trained
- Strong audit background with hands-on experience
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing or operational environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to hit deadlines
- Available at short notice or within a short lead time
Salary (Rate): £55,000.00/year
City: Burnley
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Audit Accountant | Burnley | £45-55k | 3-6 month FTC
We’re recruiting a practice-qualified or practice-trained accountant with audit experience to join a well-established manufacturing business in Burnley on a 3–6 month fixed term contract. This role is ideal for someone from practice looking to apply their audit expertise in an industry environment, supporting the finance team through a busy audit period.
The Role:
- Supporting year-end and interim audit processes
- Acting as a key point of contact for external auditors
- Preparing audit schedules, working papers and reconciliations
- Reviewing balance sheet accounts and supporting technical queries
- Assisting with financial controls and documentation improvements
About You:
- Practice-qualified or practice-trained
- Strong audit background with hands-on experience
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing or operational environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to hit deadlines
- Available at short notice or within a short lead time
Benefits & Package
- £45,000 - £55,000 (dep on experience)
- 3–6 month fixed term contract
- Flexible hours – part-time and hybrid working considered
- Onsite parking
Ideal for someone between roles in practice, seeking industry exposure, or looking for a short-term contract with impact.
Interested? Please apply with your CV attached and we'll be in touch should you be short listed.