Summary: The role of Interim Financial Systems Accountant involves supporting the preparation and integration of budgets and financial reporting systems within a housing business for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The position requires expertise in financial systems and collaboration with various teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with external auditor requirements. The successful candidate will also assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and consolidated reporting schedules. This opportunity offers significant exposure to a dynamic environment, ideal for professional development in finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation and creation of the budget and ensure it is uploaded to the reporting software.
• Provide expert support on the integration of the new system into the budgeting tool.
• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts in line with the schedule set out.
• Handle the preparation of year-end reporting schedules for subsidiary companies to meet external auditor requirements.
• Help prepare the consolidated reporting schedule, aiming to automate the consolidation process.
• Prepare the FVA returns.
• Provide guidance and expertise for the Project Accountant regarding the maintenance of the financial reporting and budget system.
• Collaborate with the Fixed Asset Reporting Team to review assets for potential obsolescence and impairment.
• Support additional external reporting activities as needed by the wider team.

Key Skills:

• Financial related degree or AAT level 3 qualified; ACA, ACCA, or CIMA certification preferred.
• Substantial experience in a comparable role with exposure to financial reporting, management accounting, and budgeting.
• Excellent experience and knowledge of financial systems and wider IT skills.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team with good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Immediate availability for a contract position.

Salary (Rate): 50000

City: Bournemouth

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other