Junior Financial Accountant
3-6 Month Contract
Hook / Hybrid
Day Rate from £200 via Umbrella Company
My client specialises in the delivery of essential public services, with over 50,000 people working in defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare, and other citizen services across our four regions: UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Middle East.
They are looking for a Junior Financial Accountant to join the team on a 3 to 6 month contract, with the potential to convert to a permanent opportunity. The role is based at my clients Hook offices, with 3 days a week in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and 2 days working from home. Standard office hours with occasional out of hours in line with business need.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will support the management of 7 trust accounts in a regulated environment. This is a hands‑on role, working from bank data to ensure transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, and reported.
Initially the candidate will operate in a standalone capacity, with good exposure to stakeholders and month‑end processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and reconcile trust accounts from bank‑level data
* Support month‑end (journals, reconciliations, reporting)
* Ensure accurate and controlled handling of client monies
* Work with finance teams and stakeholders to follow up on transactions
* Assist with account set‑up/closure during contract changes
* Support reporting and process improvements
* Attend meetings as required to discuss spend
What We're Looking For
Essential
* Part‑qualified / finalist (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
* Experience with bank reconciliations and month‑end
* Good understanding of debits and credits
* Hands‑on, detail‑focused, organised
* Comfortable working independently and liaising with stakeholders
Desirable
* SAP experience
* Experience in multi‑account or regulated environments
Equal Opportunity Statement
We provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs.
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