An international travel business is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant for a 6-month contract to support their London-based finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical accounting background (Big 4 preferred), excellent process improvement skills, and experience managing full-cycle accounting and audit preparation in a multinational environment.
This is a hands-on, commercially aware role ideal for a contractor who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
This is a 6 month contracty paying £400 a day inside ir35 DOE with hybrid working available.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage full-cycle accounting processes, including month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis across AP, AR, and GL.
Oversee financial operations for a dormant subsidiary, including management reporting, statutory returns, and audit compliance.
Prepare and submit timely monthly and quarterly financial reports in compliance with company policies and relevant accounting standards.
Prepare quarterly GST filings, tax computations, and deferred tax entries.
Monitor and produce monthly cash flow reports and forecasts; track receivables and payables.
Review journals and supporting schedules produced by the GL shared service centre.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost recovery strategy development for shared services and centralized assets.
Ensure compliance with corporate tax, audit, and statutory obligations, liaising with external tax agents, auditors, and corporate secretaries.
Assist with integration projects and drive continuous improvements in financial processes and system efficiency.
Respond to internal stakeholder queries and participate in cross-functional projects as required.
Requirements:
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent), with post-qualification experience.
Big 4 trained or experience in audit/accounting at a top-tier professional services firm (preferred).
Strong understanding of statutory reporting, tax compliance, and Financial Reporting Standards.
Proven ability to work across multinational teams and support multiple legal entities.
Experience with SAP or large ERP systems (advantageous).
Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage internal and external stakeholders effectively.
Proactive and adaptable, with strong organisational and problem-solving skills