Year End Accountant

Accountable Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Interim Year End Accountant role in St Helens for an established business. This 3-month contract targets year-end and audit workloads with a practice/audit/technical accounting background, requiring fast value-add with senior finance stakeholders.

You'll prepare year-end accounts, support audits, reconcile balances, produce journals, and assist with VAT/tax reporting. 4 days on-site, 1 day wfh; ASAP start; £60,000-£70,000 pro rata; potential extension.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience.
• Experience in practice, audit or technical accounting.
• Strong understanding of statutory accounts and year-end processes.
• Experience liaising with external auditors.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and start promptly.

Responsibilities

• Support year-end statutory accounts preparation.
• Assist with external audit process and liaise with auditors.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting docs.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Produce month-end and year-end journals as needed.
• Support preparation of financial statements.
• Investigate accounting queries and discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and controls.
• Assist with tax, VAT and statutory reporting.
• Support cash flow, accrual and prepayment reviews.
• Analyze financial data to provide insights for decisions.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Problem solving

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified

Qualified by experience

Tools

External audit liaison

Job description

Interim Year End Accountant (3-Month Contract)

Location: St Helens
Contract Length: 3 Months
Working Pattern: 4 Days On-Site 1 Day Working from Home
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Equivalent: £60,000 - £70,000 (pro rata) / Competitive Day Rate

The Opportunity

An established business based in St Helens is seeking an experienced finance professional to join the team on an initial 3-month contract to support a busy year-end period.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant with a practice, audit or technical accounting background who can quickly add value and support the finance team through year-end and audit requirements.
You'll work closely with senior finance stakeholders, ensuring reporting deadlines are met and that the year-end process runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation of year-end statutory accounts
• Assisting with the external audit process and acting as a key contact for auditors
• Preparing audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation
• Reviewing and reconciling balance sheet accounts
• Producing month-end and year-end journals where required
• Supporting the preparation of financial statements
• Investigating and resolving accounting queries and discrepancies
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Assisting with tax, VAT and other statutory reporting requirements
• Supporting cash flow, accrual and prepayment reviews
• Analysing financial data and providing insight to support decision-making
• Assisting with ad hoc finance projects during the contract period

About You

• ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience
• Previous experience within practice, audit or a technical accounting role
• Strong understanding of statutory accounts and year-end processes
• Experience liaising with external auditors
• Excellent Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Able to work independently and hit the ground running
• Available to start immediately or at short notice

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start
• Salary equivalent of £60,000 - £70,000 plus potential flexibility for the right candidate
• Hybrid working model with 4 days on-site and 1 day working from home
• Opportunity to join a supportive finance team during a key reporting period
• Potential for extension depending on business requirements

If you're a qualified accountant with a practice or audit background looking for an immediate contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.