Finance Analyst

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Financial Analyst / Management Accountant to join a well established organisation on an initial 3 month interim contract.

This is a hands on opportunity supporting finance operations across the UK and Canada, working closely with stakeholders across both regions. The role offers excellent flexibility around working hours.

Interim Contract | 3 Months | Manchester | Immediate Start.

Month-end and quarter-end close processes, management reporting and wider financial accounting activities, taking ownership of key deliverables while supporting the wider finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and take ownership of timely and accurate month-end and quarter-end close processes
• Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, deferred revenue and fixed asset accounting.
• Complete detailed balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis and commentary for senior management.
• Support revenue recognition and deferred revenue accounting in line with company policies and IFRS.
• Prepare audit support schedules and respond to internal and external audit requests.
• Business partner with operational managers to understand performance and provide financial insight.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, reporting and month-end efficiencies.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and wider finance projects as required.

About You

• Proven, hands-on month-end accounting experience is essential.
• Experience preparing journals, balance sheet reconciliations and management accounts.
• Good understanding of financial accounting and reporting principles.
• IFRS experience would be advantageous.
• Part-qualified, AAT qualified or working towards an accounting qualification would be beneficial.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines and take ownership of deliverables.
• Confident communicating with stakeholders across different teams and geographical locations.
• Proactive, organised and keen to identify process improvements.

Start date: ASAP