Financial Accountant – 6-Month Contract
Location: Whitely (On-site Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Duration: 6 Months
Salary: £63,000 annually
Working Pattern: 2 days per week (Tuesday and Thursday, on-site)
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and qualified Senior Finance professional to support a range of business-critical activities over a 6-month period. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in Financial Services and post-qualification experience in a dynamic finance environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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o Implement and manage BAU reporting changes to align with evolving business needs.
o Drive BAU operational changes, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
o Participate in IT system testing to support finance-related system upgrades and implementations.
o Lead on acquisition accounting, ensuring accurate financial integration and reporting.
o Manage year-end processing, including preparation of statutory accounts and Solvency II (SII) reporting .
o Support the year-end audit process, liaising with internal and external auditors.
o Deliver training and handover of key finance processes to ensure continuity and knowledge transfer.
o Oversee and manage additional finance resources, providing leadership and guidance.
Candidate Profile:
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o Fully qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA – CIMA not suitable ).
o Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience within the Financial Services sector.
o Strong technical accounting skills and experience with complex reporting requirements.
o Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
o Proven leadership experience and ability to manage and mentor junior team members.
Please note, in the event of a high volume of applications for this role, we will not be able to respond to each individual applicant. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within 7 days then we will not be progressing with your application. Thank you for your understanding