Interim Financial Accountant

RECfinancial; Leicester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

RECfinancial are currently shortlisting for an Interim Financial Accountant on behalf of a forward-thinking and growing Leicester based client. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant to take ownership of the balance sheet and play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and controls.

Reporting into the Head of Finance, the Financial Accountant will ensure the integrity of financial reporting, maintain robust controls, and support month-end and

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with proven financial accounting experience.
• Experience in month-end and year-end processes.
• Strong controls and financial reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the balance sheet and lead month-end close.
• Maintain fixed asset register and support budgeting, forecasting and analysis.
• Oversee VAT, corporation tax and statutory filings.

Job description

RECfinancial are currently shortlisting for an Interim Financial Accountant on behalf of a forward-thinking and growing Leicester based client. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant to take ownership of the balance sheet and play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and controls.

What’s the role of Interim Financial Accountant

Reporting into the Head of Finance, the Financial Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, maintaining robust controls, and supporting both month-end and year-end processes. You will take full ownership of the balance sheet whilst also providing a full financial insight to support wider business decision-making. Ideally you will be immediately available or on a short notice period.

You'll take full ownership of the balance sheet, leading month end, maintain the fixed asset register whilst supporting budgeting, forecasting and analysis.

Additional elements will involve VAT, corp tax and statutory filing.

As an experienced ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualified candidate, you'll possess a proven background in financial accounting, with the ability to report to and influence key members of the business.

On offer is a day rate of £300 - £345

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