Interim Financial Accountant

Michael Page Finance; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Finance in Hedge End is seeking an Interim Financial Accountant to manage financial reporting and ensure compliance. This temporary role supports day-to-day financial operations and helps the business stay on track with its financial goals.

You will prepare and review financial statements, oversee month-end and year-end reporting, and assist with audits. A professional accounting qualification and experience with financial systems are required; transport/distribution sector

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience in the transport and distribution industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements in line with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end reporting.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and identify discrepancies.
• Support the audit process by providing required documentation and responses.
• Analyse financial data to assist in decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve financial processes and controls.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and relevant standards.
• Provide ad hoc financial support as needed by the business.

Skills

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Accounting systems

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The Interim Financial Accountant will play a key role in managing financial reporting and ensuring compliance within the business. Based in Hedge End, this temporary role supports the day-to-day financial operations, helping the business stay on track with its financial goals.

Client Details

Our client is a market leading organisation based in Hedge End. With excellent links to public transport & free parking, this is an ideal location for any commuter. Due to a secondment, the business requires an additional pair of hands to look after the position for approximately 9-12 months.

Description

As the Interim Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Prepare and review financial statements in line with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end reporting.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and identify discrepancies.
• Support the audit process by providing required documentation and responses.
• Analyse financial data to assist in decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve financial processes and controls.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and relevant standards.
• Provide ad hoc financial support as needed by the business.

Profile

In order to be considered for the Interim Financial Accountant should have:

• Professional accounting qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience in the transport and distribution industry is an advantage.

Job Offer

• Daily rate of £300-£360, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary contract offering flexibility.

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