Financial Accountant

Randstad Finance; Basingstoke; Presencial; GBP 46.000 - 57.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Randstad Finance is partnering with a market-leading microbiology and life sciences organisation to recruit Financial Accountants for 6–12 month temporary roles in Basingstoke. You will support the transition, setting up entities, establishing financial architecture, and stabilising operations across new holding companies and entities.

You will validate opening balances, bridge accounting gaps, and ensure BAU reporting during the transition, with a focus on M&A and PPA activities and ERP data

Formación

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Strong background in reviewing and analysing Balance Sheets and P&L statements, with hands-on M&A accounting or PPA experience.
• Experience supporting corporate separations, entity set-ups, or related transition work.

Responsabilidades

• Entity Set-Up & Governance: support accounting set-up, ledger creation, and chart of accounts for new holding companies and legal entities.
• Balance Sheet & Opening Positions: manage opening balance sheets and validate transferred balances.
• Separation & M&A Accounting: handle divestiture accounting entries, PPA, inter-company reconciliations, and funding accounting.
• Systems & Data Mapping: lead GL mapping between legacy and new ERP systems and validate interfaces for key modules.

Conocimientos

Balance sheet analysis

P&L analysis

M&A accounting

PPA knowledge

GL mapping

Educación

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

We are partnering with a market-leading microbiology and life sciences organisation in their search for multiple Financial Accountants. These are 6 to 12-month temporary roles based in Basingstoke, offering competitive day rates ranging from £250 to £308 per day via PAYE depending on experience.

The Role:

Following a major corporate divestiture and separation program, you will join a flexible finance transition team responsible for entity set-up, financial architecture establishment, and operational stabilisation. Operating across new holding companies and operating entities, you will bridge accounting gaps, validate opening balance sheets, and ensure seamless business-as-usual reporting throughout the transition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Entity Set-Up & Governance: Support accounting set-up, ledger creation, and chart of accounts establishment for newly formed holding companies and legal entities.
• Balance Sheet & Opening Positions: Manage opening balance sheets, validate transferred balances, and conduct balance sheet substantiations and reviews.
• Separation & M&A Accounting: Execute divestiture accounting entries, Purchase Price Allocation (PPA), inter company reconciliations, and equity/debt funding accounting.
• Systems & Data Mapping: Lead General Ledger mapping between legacy and new ERP systems, validating interfaces for AP, AR, payroll, and leases.
• Reporting & Consolidations: Handle bookings, journal entries, monthly consolidations, and Net Economic Benefit (NEB) reporting reviews.This role could be right for you if you have:

• Qualifications: Qualified or Part-Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Technical Accounting: Strong background in reviewing and analysing Balance Sheets and P&L statements, with hands-on experience in M&A accounting or Purchase Price Allocation (PPA).
• Divestiture & Transition Experience: Proven track record supporting corporate separations, business integrations, entity set-ups, or GBS transformations.
• Systems & Data Skills: Strong analytical capabilities, GL mapping experience, and the ability to navigate legacy-to-new system cutovers.

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds.

Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003