Your new company You will be working for a large public sector body based in Birmingham, who are embarking on year-end and need some additional support for the team Your new role You will be working in a team of 6 and report to the Head of Financial Accounting. Duties will include : - You support the finance and audit functions by preparing and reviewing working papers, uploading supporting files, completing bank reconciliations, and ensuring all documentation is accurate for the 2025 audit. You help maintain strong financial controls by making sure reconciliations, schedules, and evidence are complete, accurate, and corrected promptly when needed. Your role ensures the smooth operation of all financial processes including collections, banking, payments, expenses, fixed assets, and sales ledger. You will support in the production of annual statutory financial statements and act as the main contact for internal and external auditors. You also ensure all statutory returns-such as HMRC submissions-are accurate and submitted on time. Finally, you support workflow and task management within the finance team, ensuring appropriate reviews are completed to required standards and deadlines. What you'll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified accountant who is used to doing interim contract work, to be able to hit the ground running for the organisation. Experience in any public sector experience is preferable. You must be able to attend the office in Birmingham 2 days per week (this is not negotiable). What you'll get in return On offer is a 3-month assignment, to start as soon as possible. £400-450 p/day Umbrella rate Hybrid working - 2 days in the office and 3 days WFH What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays