Financial Accountant

Rec Financial; Birstall; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

RECfinancial are currently shortlisting for an Interim Financial Accountant on behalf of a Leicester-based client. This role focuses on taking full ownership of the balance sheet, delivering high-quality financial reporting and ensuring robust controls on an ongoing basis.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will drive month-end and year-end close, support budgeting and forecasting, and provide financial insights to influence business decisions.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualification is required.
• Experience in financial accounting and reporting is essential.
• Candidates with strong technical accounting skills will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the balance sheet and lead month-end and year-end processes.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure integrity of reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Handle VAT, corporation tax and statutory filings.

Education

ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualified

Job description

RECfinancial are currently shortlisting for an Interim Financial Accountant on behalf of a forward-thinking and growing Leicesterbased client. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant to take ownership of the balance sheet and play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and controls on an ongoing basis.

Reporting into the Head of Finance, the Financial Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, maintaining robust controls, and supporting both month-end and year-end processes. You will take full ownership of the balance sheet whilst also providing a full financial insight to support wider business decision-making.

You’ll takefull ownership of the balance sheet, leading month end, maintain the fixed asset register whilst supporting budgeting, forecasting and analysis.

Additional elements will involve VAT, corp tax and statutory filing.

As an experienced ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualified candidate, you’ll possess a proven background in financial accounting, with the ability to report to and influence key members of the business.

On offer is a day rate of £300 - £345

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