Financial Professional - Part-Qualified Accountant

Contingent Workforce Solutions; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global workforce solutions partner is looking for a part-qualified accountant for a 12-month contract based in Derby. The role focuses on end-to-end financial reporting, compliance with accounting policies, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates have solid finance backgrounds and are motivated to enhance reporting accuracy. Flexible hybrid working is offered, with 2-3 days per week on-site.

Qualifications

• Part-Qualified or Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or relevant industry experience.
• Ability to understand and explain basic accounting principles/double entry bookkeeping.
• Audit experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end financial reporting for assigned sectors or business units.
• Ensure compliance with internal control frameworks and accounting policies.
• Act as a key contact for external auditors during audit cycles.
• Participate in cross-functional projects for process adjustments.

Skills

Part-Qualified or Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Prior financial reporting

Finance background and accounting principles

Microsoft Excel

Audit experience

Working knowledge of HFM / Hyperion

Experience with SAP

Blackline reconciliation software

Job description

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet\'s vital power needs we are looking for an Financial Professional - Part-Qualified Accountant for a 12 month contract based in Derby hybrid working model, 2-3 days per week on site.

Purpose of the role:

The FA&R team(Financial Accounting and Reporting), is part of Finance Operations within the newly formed Global Business Services, provides transactional finance support for the company and select joint ventures. The team plays a key role in delivering period-end financial statements, statutory and external reporting, and ensuring compliance with government requirements.

An opportunity has arisen within the team. While the workload follows a predictable cycle, it requires flexibility and a customer-focused mindset. The ideal candidate will be motivated to standardise, simplify, automate, and improve processes.

This role suits a finance professional with reporting or audit experience seeking to join a global organisation, or someone with solid accounting experience looking for a stable role that supports work-life balance.

What you\'ll do:

• Deliver end-to-end financial reporting for assigned sectors or business units, including preparation of actuals and external reports, general ledger processing, account reconciliations, and adherence to strict reporting deadlines.
• Ensure all financial activities comply with internal control frameworks, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements, maintaining a strong control environment.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors by preparing and providing requested documentation, explanations, and support during audit cycles.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing reporting accuracy, process efficiency, and automation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international accounting standards (e.g IFRS) and adapt to changes in financial systems, tools, and reporting processes.

The skills you\'ll need:

• Part-Qualified or Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or relevant industry experience.
• Prior financial reporting.
• Finance background, ability to understand and explain basic accounting principles/double entry bookkeeping.
• Microsoft Excel experience.
• Audit experience is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of HFM / Hyperion software and SAP is beneficial.
• Experience of Blackline reconciliation software is beneficial.

Next steps

We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business