Year End Accountant

Accountable Recruitment Limited; St Helens; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Accountable Recruitment Limited is seeking an Interim Year End Accountant for a 3-month contract in St Helens. The role supports year-end and audit requirements and suits someone with practice, audit or technical accounting background who can quickly add value and work with senior finance stakeholders to meet reporting deadlines.

Start ASAP with a 4-days-on-site, 1-day-from-home pattern. ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience, strong Excel and independent working capability are essential.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience.
• Experience in practice, audit or technical accounting roles.
• Strong understanding of statutory accounts/year-end processes.
• Experience liaising with external auditors.
• Excellent Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts.
• Assist with external audit process and act as key auditor contact.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Produce month-end and year-end journals as required.
• Support preparation of financial statements.
• Investigate and resolve accounting queries and discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Assist with VAT and other statutory reporting.
• Support cash flow, accrual and prepayment reviews.
• Analyse financial data to support decisions.
• Contribute to ad hoc finance projects during the contract.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Audit experience

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Qualified by experience

Tools

Excel

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