Financial Accountant

Reed; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to CFO and senior leadership

Potential for permanent appointment

Stable professional services work env.

Office-based role

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract in the professional services sector. You will work closely with the CFO to deliver accurate monthly reporting, robust financial controls and support strategic finance initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills and experience in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Previous experience in a Financial Accountant position.
• Experience in a professional services environment is highly desirable.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with statutory accounts and year-end audit requirements.
• Support CFO with finance transformation and business improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies and procedures.
• Analyze financial performance and provide variance commentary.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Balance sheet reconciliation

Financial analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a well-established professional services organisation on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Working closely with the CFO, you will play a key role in supporting several finance-related projects whilst ensuring the delivery of accurate financial reporting and maintaining robust financial controls.

This role offers excellent exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives, making it an ideal opportunity for a qualified accountant seeking a varied position with the potential for a permanent appointment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting balance sheet reconciliations.


• Assist with the production of statutory accounts and year-end audit requirements.


• Support the CFO with ongoing finance transformation and business improvement projects.


• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, policies and procedures.


• Analyse financial performance and provide commentary on key variances.


• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).


• Previous experience within a Financial Accountant position.


• Experience working within a professional services environment is highly desirable.


• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial reporting requirements.


• Advanced Excel skills and experience using finance systems.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work directly alongside the CFO on key business projects.


• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic finance initiatives.


• Stable and supportive professional services environment.


• Potential for the role to become permanent following the initial fixed-term contract.


• Full-time, office-based position.

If you are a qualified Financial Accountant looking for a project-focused role with significant CFO exposure and the opportunity to make a real impact, we would be keen to hear from you.