Finance Specialist - Accounting Operations
📍 Leicester (Office-Based)
⏳ Contract | Inside IR35
🕒 37.5 hours per week
We are currently recruiting for a Finance Specialist - Accounting Operations to join a well-established global engineering and technology organisation on a contract basis. This role will support a busy finance function during a key integration period and offers the opportunity to work within a structured, professional accounting environment.
The Role
Working as part of the Accounting Operations team, you will provide hands-on support across month-end close and day-to-day accounting activities, helping the team achieve accelerated close deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Provide general accounting support during month-end close activities
Prepare and post journal entries
Perform account reconciliations
Support month-end close processes and reporting
Interpret and apply enterprise standards, SOPs and process maps
Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements
Support payments processing, including:
Processing payments across multiple bank accounts and legal entities
Assisting with resolution of misdirected payments and banking queries
Required Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
OR
High school diploma / GED with 4+ years' experience in a finance or accounting role
Proven experience in accounting operations, month-end close, and reconciliations
Strong attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
Skills & Attributes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confident working independently as well as within a team
Strong problem-solving capability
Comfortable working within structured processes and systems
Professional, reliable, and proactive approach
Additional Information
Location: Leicester (office-based)
Contract Type: Inside IR35
Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday-Friday)
Pay Rate: £22 per hour
Start: ASAP
Positions Available: 2
If you are an experienced finance professional looking for your next contract opportunity within a global organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
👉 Apply now or contact us for more information.
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