Axon Moore are supporting an exciting client in the search for a well rounded Accountant to join its finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to take ownership of key financial reporting and control activities within an established business operating as part of a wider Group.
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting Group accounting and compliance activities.
This opportunity would suit a technically strong, hands-on finance professional who enjoys improving processes, maintaining high standards of accuracy and working collaboratively across a business.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts, month-end journals and financial variance analysis.
- Own balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely resolution of outstanding items.
- Support Group consolidation, intercompany accounting and reporting.
- Assist with statutory accounts, external audits, corporation tax, VAT, R&D and other compliance requirements.
- Maintain robust financial controls, accounting records and audit trails.
- Identify and implement improvements to finance processes, systems and reporting efficiency.
- Work closely with senior finance stakeholders and provide technical guidance and support to junior colleagues.
About You
You will have strong financial accounting experience, with a solid understanding of month end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
Ideally, you will also bring:
- Candidates must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
- Experience in Group accounting, statutory reporting and audit support.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance systems.
- Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement and stakeholder engagement.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a Group finance function, gain broad technical accounting exposure and make a positive impact during a 12-month assignment.