Financial Accountant

RECfinancial; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

RECfinancial are seeking an Interim Financial Accountant for a Leicester-based client. You will own the balance sheet, lead month-end, and deliver high-quality financial reporting with strong controls.

The role involves VAT, corp tax, statutory filings and close collaboration with senior management. ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualification is required, with sponsorship not available. Day rate: £300-£345.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA or CIMA with strong financial accounting background.
• Experience delivering robust financial reporting and controls.

Responsibilities

• Own the balance sheet and lead month end processes.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support budgeting/forecasting.
• Handle VAT, corporation tax and statutory filings.
• Provide financial insights to support business decisions.

Skills

Balance sheet ownership

Financial reporting

Month end

Forecasting

Analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA or CIMA

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

Please note we are unable to accept applications form candidates requiring sponsorship