Balance Sheet Reconciliations Accountant (6-month day rate contract)
Financial Services experience required.
Location: South-West London.
Hybrid working: 2 days a week in the office
Pay Rate: £300 - £325 per day via umbrella (dependant on experience)
The Role:
My client is looking for a Management Accountant to take ownership of key balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of outstanding items. You will support the Senior Management Accountant in month-end reporting, financial reconciliations, and liaising with other departments. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a structured approach to problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct regular balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all items are identifiable and cleared within a reasonable timeframe.
Investigate and resolve outstanding transactions to maintain accurate financial records.
Assist in managing finance queries, responding promptly and efficiently.
Support the Management Accountants in handling finance-related processes for multiple business divisions, including tracking and reconciling key accounts.
Prepare and post monthly journals and produce financial spreadsheets for reporting.
Carry out month-end duties such as portfolio reporting and assisting in the compilation of financial reconciliation files.
Reconcile general ledger (GL) transactions with internal financial systems and external data sources daily.
Generate and oversee daily financial reports.
Contribute to audit preparations by gathering and analysing financial data.
Requirements:
Fully Qualified accountant.
Must be immediately available to start or under a notice period of under 2 weeks.
Management Accountant experience within the financial services sector.
Solid understanding of general ledger processes and reconciliations.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
Experience in asset finance would be a plus but not requirement