Financial Accountant

Staging It; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant for a 12-month contract. The role involves providing technical accounting expertise, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and overseeing statutory accounts. This position offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Excellent career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting advice ensuring compliance with IFRS.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation and manage external reporting.
• Support financial projects and maintain relationships with auditors.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAS)

Job description

We are working with a global business to recruit a Financial Reporting Accountant. This is a 12 month contract with an immediate start.

This role involves providing technical accounting expertise and supporting leadership in statutory accounts, audit reporting, and IFRS compliance. You will ensure adherence to accounting policies, manage external reporting, and oversee audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting advice, ensuring compliance with IFRS and Group policies.
• Review and assess the impact of new accounting standards and drive adherence within the business.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation and ensure high-quality external reporting.
• Maintain strong relationships with external auditors, ensuring smooth audit processes.
• Support financial projects, including process improvements and internal controls enhancement.
• Assist in journal entry reviews and compliance with UK GAAP for liquidation processes.
  
  

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAS).
• First-time mover from practice or seeking your next industry role.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
  
  

This role offers £40k - £50k, hybrid working (2 office days, 3 remote), 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, and excellent career growth opportunities.

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