Financial Accountant - Fixed Term Contract

Hays PLC; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established international company as a Financial Accountant on a fixed-term contract in Woking. In this role, you will support financial operations, including statutory accounts and reconciliations while enjoying benefits like hybrid working and private medical coverage. This opportunity offers potential for longer-term growth among a dedicated finance team.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Free parking

Private medical for the duration of the contract

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical or group accounting functions is essential.
• Comfortable liaising with multiple regional clients.
• Strong focus on balance sheet reconciliations and consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of statutory accounts across multiple regions.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany consolidations.
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end reviews.

Skills

Technical accounting

Group accounting

Client relationship building

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/equivalent)

Job description

Financial Accountant - Fixed Term Contract

Recruiter Hays PLC

Location Woking, United Kingdom

Financial Accountant job, fixed-term contract paying up to £80k

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
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