The Opportunity
We're working with an established, values-led organisation seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join their finance team on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.
With a March year-end approaching, this is an opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to provide essential support across financial accounting, reporting, reconciliations and year-end preparation.
The organisation is looking for someone who can hit the ground running, take ownership of their workload and deliver accurate, timely financial information with minimal supervision.
This position would suit an experienced Financial Accountant, Senior Financial Accountant or Finance Manager who enjoys being close to the detail and is confident managing competing priorities within a busy finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the preparation of year-end accounts and external audit requirements.
- Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items.
- Supporting month-end close, journals, accruals, prepayments and financial reporting.
- Ensuring financial records are accurate, complete and supported by appropriate documentation.
- Assisting with statutory accounts preparation and compliance requirements.
- Reviewing existing financial processes and controls, identifying opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Working closely with the wider finance team to ensure key reporting and year-end deadlines are achieved.
- Providing additional hands-on financial accounting support wherever required.
About You
We're looking for a proactive and technically capable finance professional who can make an immediate contribution.
Ideally, you'll bring:
Previous experience in a Financial Accountant, Senior Accountant or similar hands-on finance role.
Strong experience supporting financial year-end, statutory accounts and external audit.
Excellent balance sheet reconciliation and financial reporting skills.
A sound understanding of accounting principles, financial controls and month-end processes.
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems.
The ability to manage your own workload, investigate issues and deliver to deadlines.
A practical, organised and solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and the confidence to work independently within a remote team.
A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), or equivalent experience, would be advantageous.
Experience within a charity or not-for-profit organisation would be beneficial but is not essential.
What's on Offer?
Salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, pro rata.
Initial 6-month fixed-term contract.
Remote working.
Full-time or part-time arrangements considered.
Opportunity to make an immediate impact during a key financial reporting period.
Supportive, purpose-driven organisation.