Year-End Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Crawley is urgently seeking an experienced Year-End Accountant for a short-term contract. This hands-on role offers an exciting opportunity to support financial processes, engage with auditors, and contribute to operational efficiencies within a close-knit team. Applicants should have a strong background in accounting, especially in preparing year-end accounts.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of completing year-end accounts autonomously.
• Hands-on attitude with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Xero preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalise year-end accounts in line with statutory requirements.
• Liaise with internal teams and external auditors as needed.
• Ensure all reconciliations and reporting are completed accurately.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Qualified by Experience (QBE) or fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Tools

Xero

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crawley, west sussex, United Kingdom

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Urgently Hiring: Year-End Accountant – Short-Term Contract

Location: West Sussex - Hybrid

Contract Length: 6–8 weeks (with potential for extension)

Start Date: Immediate

We are urgently seeking an experienced Year-End Accountant on a short-term basis to support our client's financial close process. This is a hands-on role suited for a proactive professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and finalise year-end accounts in line with statutory requirements
• Liaise with internal teams and external auditors as needed
• Ensure all adjustments, reconciliations, and reporting are completed accurately and on time
• Maintain financial records in compliance with relevant accounting standards
• Provide insights or recommendations for process improvements, if applicable

Requirements:

• Proven track record of completing year-end accounts autonomously
• "Roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude, this is a hands-on role with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Xero preferred (or ability to learn quickly)
• QBE (Qualified by Experience) or fully qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience working in fast-paced or SME environments
• Ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies quickly

This is an exciting opportunity to make an immediate impact and work closely with a supportive finance team. If you're an experienced accountant ready to dive into a high-impact role, we want to hear from you!