Interim Financial Accountant

Our client:

A specialist engineering company.

The role:

This is a hands on interim assignment, initially for 4 months with a high probability of extending.

Responsibilities will include:

• Own the month end close process, ensuring all journals are completed by the accounting team in a timely manner and reconciliations are maintained to a high standard.
• Support Finance Business Partners to understand variances to budget across all functions, and contribute to Finance and Central budget preparation
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts, presenting monthly to Financial Controller
• Identify and deliver process improvements across the function to evolve ways of working as a team Review contract documentation to prepare technical accounting papers in accordance with FRS 102
• Own the annual statutory audit process, ensuring that audit information is delivered on time and procedures are managed efficiently
• Ensure all accounting records are appropriately kept and in line with required legislation (FRS 102, HMRC, Companies Act)
• Support the Financial Controller with treasury matters, including working capital and FX management
• Support the Head of Tax with Corporation Tax, RDEC and WHT filings on an ad-hoc basis

Who we're looking for:

• A qualified accountant
• Fully up to date knowledge of relevant accounting standards
• Significant experience of the responsibilities listed
• Able to work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team

What you will receive:

• £350-425 per day umbrella company rate
• 4 month assignment with high probability of extension
• Hybrid working