Financial Accountant 6 month contract
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support over the next six months (with potential to go permanent).
Joining the UK Finance team in a leading distribution business you will be be involved in a dynamic hands-on role where you'll play a key part in shaping high-quality accounting, compliance, and reporting across four UK and Ireland entities. Working closely with the Finance Controller, this role offers real exposure, responsibility, and the chance to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and being at the heart of finance operations, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise while contributing to a high-performing team.
What You'll Be Doing
As a core member of the UK Finance team, you will: Own general ledger activities including reconciliations, journals, cost allocations, payroll validation, lease administration, and fixed asset management.
Produce, review, and validate management accounts, ensuring accuracy and insight.
Support audits by preparing schedules and coordinating high-quality supporting documentation.
Manage accounts payable processes, including vendor setup and bank verification, purchase order management (overheads), reconciliations, issue resolution, and manual payment controls.
Prepare sundry fiscal and statutory reporting.
Deliver ad hoc analysis and provide hands-on support to the Finance Controller as needed.What You'll Bring
Experience & Qualifications Graduate, AAT/CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience, with
at least 5 years' finance experience
Background in a
large, fast-paced environment
Experience with
multi-currency transactions
and working alongside
shared service centres
Exposure to
D365 and BI tools
is advantageous
Advanced Excel skills
are essential
Key Competencies Highly accurate, detail-oriented, and thorough
Strong ability to prioritise, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing demands
High level of integrity and professionalism
A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting others and sharing knowledge
If you are available in the next 4 weeks and feel this is something that may be of interest - reach out!
TPBN1_UKTJ
- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Accountancy