Financial Accountant (6-9 Temporary Contract)Newcastle Upon Tyne | Hybrid Working | Highly Competitive Salary | September Start
A prestigious and well-established organisation based in Newcastle is seeking an experienced accountant to join their finance team on a 6-9 month fixed-term contract commencing in September.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to gain experience within a high-profile business environment, working alongside a collaborative and supportive finance team. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and the opportunity to contribute to key financial activities during a busy period.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Provide flexible cover across the Financial Accounting team to enable colleagues to participate in system implementation activities
- Support the transition by maintaining business-as-usual finance operations by covering daily tasks and month-end closure.
- Specific tasks may include but are not limited to:
- Preparing and posting journals for UK entities, liaising with departments and other finance team members where necessary
- Cost centre reviews including preparation and posting of accruals and prepayments
- Managing recharges to and from departments and offices
- Preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Analyse monthly financial results and investigate variances
- Assist with project work and ad-hoc reporting as agreed by the Financial Controller
- Working closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial support and guidance
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies within the finance function
About You: To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) (essential)
- Experience in similar roles and with a proven ability to quickly understand existing processes (essential)
- SAP system knowledge (preferred)
- Strong Excel skills (desirable)
- Proven track record of managing and delivering against deadlines (preferred)
- Working within a large, process-driven business (preferred)
What's on Offer?
Highly competitive salary
Hybrid working arrangement
Opportunity to work for a prestigious and recognised organisation
Friendly and supportive finance team
Immediate exposure to key financial projects and business-critical activities
September start available
If you are an experienced Accountant available to start in September and are looking for an exciting interim opportunity with a leading organisation in Newcastle, we'd love to hear from you.