Temporary Financial Accountant (Urgent!)

Trial Balance; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance Consulting has been engaged by a UK retail-focused client to recruit an experienced Financial Accountant for an urgent, three-month contract near Cullompton. The role offers a competitive circa £50k salary and immediate start.

You will work closely with the Financial Controller and a small finance team, covering end-to-end accounting, monthly reporting, VAT and audit support, and enhanced cash flow forecasting. Strong Excel and multi-currency awareness are desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of end-to-end accounting processes.
• Fully professionally qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong IT aptitude and advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of multi-currency transactions and EU VAT desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly management reports with commentary.
• Be a key contact for internal and external audits.
• Produce timely financial reporting packs in line with FCA requirements.
• Prepare VAT reports for UK and EU entities.
• Produce cash flow statements and forecasts.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Deputise for Financial Controller and support a small finance team.

Skills

End-to-end accounting

Excel

Multi-currency transactions

VAT knowledge

Financial reporting

Audit support

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Temporary Financial Accountant (Urgent!) – Nr. Cullompton - Circa £50k (Negotiable)

Trial Balance Consulting have been assigned by a previous client, a unique retail focussed business, to assist in their urgent search for an experienced Accountant to join their team. This full-time role is being offered as a 3-month contract, with an almost immediate start required!

Working closely alongside an experienced and very friendly Financial Controller, and supported by a small transactional finance team, this role will span all areas of the end-to-end finance function. Key responsibilities to include:

• Assist in the preparation of detailed monthly management reports/accounts with accompanying commentary
• Act as a key point of contact for annual internal and external audits
• Produce high quality and timely financial reporting packs in line with FCA requirements
• Production of accurate VAT reports for both UK and EU entities
• Produce cash flow statements and general forecasts
• Maintenance of the fixed asset register
• Assisting with ongoing accounting projects
• Deputise for the Financial Controller where required, assuming line management for a small team

For this role we are seeking to attract candidates with a strong understanding of end-to-end accounting processes. Candidates should be fully professionally qualified and be confident in hitting the ground running. Candidates should possess strong general IT aptitude (and be highly competent in the use of MS Excel). A knowledge of multi-currency transaction, and EU VAT would also be desirable, though not essential.

The role works within a highly energetic team that will recognise the value of an additional accountant in the building, so strong communication skills and commercial awareness will be a must!