Financial Accountant - Fixed Term Contract

Hays; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Financial Accountant on a fixed-term contract to support statutory account deliveries across multiple regions. The role involves collaborating with the financial controller, handling reconciliations, and engaging in projects for process improvements. Candidates require a professional accounting qualification alongside experience in technical or group accounting. This opportunity offers competitive pay, hybrid working arrangements, and the potential for a longer-term role as the company expands.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Free parking

Private medical

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/equivalent) required.
• Proven experience in technical or group accounting.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client liaison across regions.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of statutory accounts across multiple regions.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations and consolidations.
• Participate in month-end and quarter-end reviews.

Skills

IFRS

financial accounting

group accounting

management accounting

Education

ACA

ACCA

ICAEW

Job description

Financial Accountant - Fixed Term Contract

Financial Accountant - Fixed Term Contract

This range is provided by Hays. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Your new company
You will be joining a company based close to Woking, Surrey. They operate Internationally and have an excellent reputation in their field, having been established for more than 30 years.

Your new role
Your new role, supporting on a fixed-term contract basis, will be working alongside the financial controller and supporting the delivery of the statutory accounts across the UK, Europe and APAC regions. You'll ensure all balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany and multi-currency consolidations are carried out whilst liaising with external auditors and key advisors. You'll also help to deliver month-end, quarter-end reviews and performance reporting alongside the group finance team. During quieter periods, there will be a number of projects to get involved in, including improvement of controls and process.

What you'll need to succeed
In addition to your professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/equivalent), you should be a proven operator within either a technical accounting or group accounting function. You should also be comfortable liaising with and building relationships with clients across multiple regions and areas.

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary is on offer; hybrid working, free parking and private medical for the duration of the contract. Whilst this is a contract role, there is potential for a longer-term opportunity as the company continues to grow.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Your new company
You will be joining a company based close to Woking, Surrey. They operate Internationally and have an excellent reputation in their field, having been established for more than 30 years.

Your new role
Your new role, supporting on a fixed-term contract basis, will be working alongside the financial controller and supporting the delivery of the statutory accounts across the UK, Europe and APAC regions. You'll ensure all balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany and multi-currency consolidations are carried out whilst liaising with external auditors and key advisors. You'll also help to deliver month-end, quarter-end reviews and performance reporting alongside the group finance team. During quieter periods, there will be a number of projects to get involved in, including improvement of controls and process.

What you'll need to succeed
In addition to your professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/equivalent), you should be a proven operator within either a technical accounting or group accounting function. You should also be comfortable liaising with and building relationships with clients across multiple regions and areas.

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary is on offer; hybrid working, free parking and private medical for the duration of the contract. Whilst this is a contract role, there is potential for a longer-term opportunity as the company continues to grow.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Desired Skills and Experience

financial accountant, accountant, management accountant, IFRS, group accountant
ACA, ACCA, ICAEW

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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