Financial Reporting Accountant

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Swindon; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in finance is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant for a 3-month contract in Swindon. This role involves managing financial accounting processes, including year-end reporting and compliance. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with experience in finance project management and a keen eye for detail. 100% remote work is available.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing statutory accounts.
• Proven track record in finance project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the financial accounting process.
• Oversee year-end reporting and statutory disclosures.
• Lead finance project to completion.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Relationship management

Advanced Microsoft Office

Finance systems experience

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant

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.

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