Hays Senior Finance is recruiting for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a large, complex organisation on a fixed-term contract through to December 2027.
This is a broad technical accounting role with responsibility across financial reporting, controls, statutory accounts, audit and process improvement, alongside supporting the continued development of the finance function.
Working as a key member of the finance team, responsibilities will include:
- Leading monthly and annual financial reporting
- Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end reporting
- Acting as a key contact for external audit
- Reviewing accounting entries, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments
- Maintaining strong general ledger integrity and financial controls
- Providing technical accounting advice, including IFRS
- Reviewing and improving financial processes and controls
- Supporting finance systems improvements, automation and transformation
- Providing technical guidance and support to colleagues
- Working with stakeholders across Finance and the wider organisation
We're looking for an experienced, technically strong Financial Accountant who can quickly add value within a busy and changing environment.
You will ideally have:
- Full ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualification
- Strong post-qualified financial accounting experience
- Excellent technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge
- Experience supporting statutory accounts and external audit
- Strong ERP/systems experience with Oracle Fusion is particularly advantageous
- Experience improving processes, controls and reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- The ability to communicate technical finance matters clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Package
- £55,000 salary equivalent
- Fixed-term contract until December 2027
- Hybrid working, 2 days per week on-site
- Broader flexibility around remote/hybrid working
- Opportunity to join an organisation going through a significant period of change and improvement
If you're a qualified Financial Accountant looking for a longer-term contract where you can combine technical accounting with systems and process improvement, please apply or get in touch directly for a confidential conversation with Charlie Maidment from the Hays senior finance interim & contracts team.