Financial Accountant - Contract

Reed; Forest Row; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is assisting in the search for a Financial Accountant for an initial six-month fixed-term contract in the East Grinstead area. The successful candidate will support Group and Operating Company management accounts, year-end financial statements, and audit processes, with opportunities for hybrid working. A Qualified Accountant with strong Excel skills and experience in consolidations is preferred. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Hybrid working model allowing for 1-2 days of home working per week

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Strong consolidations experience required.
• Excellent skills in Excel necessary.
• Strong mindset for process improvement is important.
• Organised with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience in Construction/Development sector is ideal but not essential.
• Knowledge of Business Central/Evision is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end processes for both Group and Operating Company management accounts.
• Support preparation of year-end financial statements and audit processes.
• Contribute to the preparation of forecasts.
• Provide ad-hoc project support across the Group.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent)

Strong consolidations experience

Excellent skills in Excel

Strong mindset for process improvement

Organised with excellent interpersonal skills

Experience in the Construction/Development sector

Knowledge of Business Central/Evision

Job description

Reed Finance are currently assisting a client in the East Grinstead area in the recruitment of aFinancial Accountant to join theirteam on an initial six-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to transition into a permanent role.The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting both Group and Operating Company management accounts, year-end financial statement preparation, and audit processes.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Assist with month-end processes for both Group and Operating Company management accounts.
• Support the preparation of year-end financial statements and the audit process.
• Contribute to the preparation of forecasts.
• Provide ad-hoc project support across the Group.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Strong consolidations experience
• Excellent skills in Excel.
• Strong mindset for process improvement.
• Organised with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ideally, though not essential, have experience in the Construction/Development sector.
• Knowledge of Business Central/Evision and exposure to reporting packages would be advantageous.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid working model allowing for 1-2 days of home working per week.

An exciting opportunity to join this established client so don't delay apply now!