Year-End Accountant

JR United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is urgently hiring a Year-End Accountant for a short-term contract to assist with their financial close process. This role involves preparing year-end accounts, liaising with auditors, and delivering accurate reports under tight deadlines. The position is ideal for self-motivated professionals seeking a hands-on opportunity to make an immediate impact within a supportive finance team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of completing year-end accounts autonomously.
• Hands-on attitude with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and detail-oriented skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalise year-end accounts per statutory requirements.
• Liaise with teams and auditors for closures.
• Ensure adjustments and reconciliations are done on time.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Proactivity

Education

Qualified by Experience (QBE)

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Xero

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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!