Financial Accountant

HSBC; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Southampton is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant for a 6-month contract. This role involves managing financial reporting changes, operational efficiency, and oversight of year-end processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the Financial Services sector and strong technical accounting skills. This position requires on-site attendance on Tuesdays and Thursdays, offering a rate of £360 per day.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACCA or ACA.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in Financial Services.
• Strong technical accounting skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage BAU reporting changes.
• Drive BAU operational changes for efficiency.
• Lead acquisition accounting and year-end processing.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Education

ACCA or ACA (CIMA not suitable)

Job description

Financial Accountant – 6-Month Contract

Location: Whitely (On-site Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Duration: 6 Months

Rate: £360 PAYE per day

Working Pattern: 2 days per week (Tuesday and Thursday, on-site)

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and qualified Senior Finance professional to support a range of business-critical activities over a 6-month period. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in Financial Services and post‑qualification experience in a dynamic finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage BAU reporting changes to align with evolving business needs.
• Drive BAU operational changes, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Participate in IT system testing to support finance‑related system upgrades and implementations.
• Lead on acquisition accounting, ensuring accurate financial integration and reporting.
• Manage year‑end processing, including preparation of statutory accounts and Solvency II (SII) reporting.
• Support the year‑end audit process, liaising with internal and external auditors.
• Deliver training and handover of key finance processes to ensure continuity and knowledge transfer.
• Oversee and manage additional finance resources, providing leadership and guidance.

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA – CIMA not suitable).
• Minimum of 5 years post‑qualification experience within the Financial Services sector.
• Strong technical accounting skills and experience with complex reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to manage and mentor junior team members.

If you think you are up for the task and feel you meet the above criteria or are interested to hear more information, please contact me on [e-mail].

Please note, in the event of a high volume of applications for this role, we will not be able to respond to each individual applicant. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within 7 days then we will not be progressing with your application. Thank you for your understanding.