Financial Reporting Accountant (12-Month Contract) | Up to £60,000 | Hybrid | St Helens
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A well-established and rapidly expanding FMCG organisation in St Helens is searching for a talented Financial Reporting Accountant to join their thriving finance team on a 12-month temporary contract. This business has built its reputation on innovation, quality, and an inclusive, people-first culture - where collaboration, flexibility, and employee wellbeing truly matter. With fantastic benefits, a supportive environment, and an exciting growth journey ahead, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
The Role:
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Reporting Accountant will be a key player in delivering accurate, insightful, and timely financial reporting to underpin critical business decisions. This is a great chance to work within a dynamic finance team while enjoying a hybrid working pattern for that all-important work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparation of statutory accounts in line with relevant accounting standards
Supporting year-end and interim audit processes, acting as the key contact for external auditors
Ensuring robust financial controls are maintained and documented
Preparing technical accounting papers where required
Month-end reporting activities, including reconciliations and journals
Preparing consolidated accounts for group reporting
Balance sheet reviews and reconciliations
Providing financial analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders
Assisting with the implementation of new accounting standards or group policies
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across reporting processes
Why join this team?
Fantastic, collaborative team culture - people genuinely support each other
Flexible hybrid working - balancing office teamwork with home focus days
Competitive salary up to £60,000
Exposure to a thriving, fast-paced FMCG environment
Plenty of opportunities to contribute ideas and help shape best practice
Employee benefits package designed to support wellbeing and personal growth
This role would suit a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with a strong technical reporting background, ideally gained in a complex or group environment, who is looking to work with a brilliant team and add genuine value.
If you're ready to join a business that values people as much as results, this is the perfect opportunity.
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