Financial Accountant

Michael Page; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Financial Accountant for a temporary role in Slough. You will manage core accounting tasks, maintain accurate financial records and provide day-to-day accounting support for the Accounting & Finance team.

Responsibilities include preparing entries, reconciling data, and assisting with regular financial reports. The role emphasizes accuracy, organisation, and collaboration with finance colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to prepare accounting entries and reconcile information.
• Experience producing clear financial reports and supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records to support timely reporting.
• Prepare and review accounting entries, ensuring information is complete and clearly documented.
• Reconcile financial data and investigate differences to keep records up to date.
• Support the preparation of regular financial reports for the Accounting & Finance department.
• Review account balances and resolve queries with relevant colleagues.
• Organise supporting documents so financial information is easy to trace and review.
• Work with finance colleagues to ensure accounting information is recorded consistently.

Skills

Financial accounting

Account reconciliation

Financial reporting

Documentation & filing

Data accuracy

Job description

As a Financial Accountant, you will manage core accounting work within the fast-moving consumer goods industry, helping the Accounting & Finance department keep financial information accurate and up to date. This temporary role focuses on clear financial records and reliable day-to-day accounting support.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the fast-moving consumer goods industry in Slough.

Description

• Maintain accurate financial records to support timely reporting.
• Prepare and review accounting entries, ensuring information is complete and clearly documented.
• Reconcile financial data and investigate differences to keep records up to date.
• Support the preparation of regular financial reports for the Accounting & Finance department.
• Review account balances and resolve queries with relevant colleagues.
• Organise supporting documents so financial information is easy to trace and review.
• Work with finance colleagues to ensure accounting information is recorded consistently.

Profile

A successful 'Financial Accountant' should have:

• Experience in financial accounting and maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Ability to prepare accounting entries and reconcile financial information.
• Confidence reviewing account balances and investigating variances.
• Experience producing clear financial reports and supporting documentation.
• Ability to manage financial data carefully and keep records well organised.
• Practical knowledge of day-to-day accounting processes.

Job Offer

• Temporary Financial Accountant contract in Slough.
• Daily rate of £325to £350, dependent on the level of experience.
• Opportunity to work in the fast-moving consumer goods industry.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.