Financial Reporting Accountant

Marks Sattin Ltd; Swindon; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant to manage a critical finance project in Swindon. The role involves overseeing financial accounting processes, ensuring statutory compliance, and leading project completion. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with strong financial reporting and project management skills. This position offers a pay rate of £25-30 an hour and the opportunity to work 100% remotely.

Qualifications

• Fully Qualified Accountant.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts.
• Proven track record in finance project management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Significant reconciliation experience, including error identification and correction.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the financial accounting process for the designated finance project.
• Oversee year-end reporting, statutory disclosures, and IR35 compliance.
• Lead and deliver the finance project to completion.
• Establish and manage financial accounts for the allocated project.

Job description

Financial Reporting Accountant, Swindon (100% remote is available) £25-30 an hour, 3 months

Are you a Qualified Accountant with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for delivering high-quality financial reporting? We are seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant to lead a critical finance project and ensure robust financial governance across the organisation.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the financial accounting process for a designated finance project. This includes overseeing year-end reporting, statutory disclosures, and IR35 compliance, while driving the project to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Year-End

Establish and manage financial accounts for the allocated project

Prepare all statutory disclosures and ensure readiness for group year-end reporting

Project Management

Lead and deliver the finance project to completion

Support ad hoc tasks within the financial accounts team

Lead the review and enhancement of IR35 compliance processes

Design and implement a streamlined contractor evaluation system in line with current legislation and business needs

Training, Experience and Qualifications

• Fully Qualified Accountant
• Experience preparing statutory accounts
• Proven track record in finance project management

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Effective collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate financial data
• Logical and critical thinking to resolve issues
• Significant reconciliation experience, including error identification and correction
• High attention to detail
• Relationship Management and Partnership Working
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence
• Builds and maintains strong customer relationships
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office
• Experience with finance systems
• Results Orientation
• Committed to meeting targets and deadlines
• Sees projects through to completion
• Interest in improving and developing finance systems

If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in financial reporting and project leadership, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs.