Interim Financial Accountant
6 Months
Nottingham - Hybrid Working
£ - Negotiable
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join a busy Finance Team on a temporary basis (approximately 3-6 months). The role is integral to the financial performance measurement of the organisation through the production of timely and accurate financial information, and adherence to the internal finance timetable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with senior managers across the business.
- Ensure accurate production of the balance sheet, including monthly reconciliations and resolution of any differences identified.
- Prepare and process corporate month-end journal postings.
- Support senior finance colleagues in the preparation of the monthly financial pack presented to the Board.
- Assist in producing multiple statutory accounts for group companies, including liaison with external auditors.
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual National Statistics returns accurately and on time.
- Maintain fixed asset registers for multiple companies, including review of additions and identification of assets to be retired.
- Take a proactive approach to ongoing professional development (e.g., attending courses and professional meetings).
Skills & Experience:
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (to macro standard).
- Strong academic background, ideally working towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with a record of exam success.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience producing reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience preparing statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS and FRS 102 (desirable).
- CIMA/ACCA finalist or qualified, or equivalent experience/qualification.
- Commitment to the organisation's values and a proactive, driven approach to work