Our client is a market leading construction and civil engineering contractor that is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their finance team in Hemel Hempstead/Kings Langley. Role profile: Reporting to the Head of Transactional Finance, you will provide robust, timely and informative financial information to the Payroll and Finance Teams plus the Pensions Secretary and serve as an important contact to relevant departments. This is a key role where the right individual can really influence the perception of finance and demonstrate to the wider business the value and insight that can be derived from forward thinking, proactive management of information. Duration is expected to be 6months with a strong possibility of extending beyond. The role would offer a hybrid working pattern with 2/3 days in the office. Responsibilities: Financial Accounting for Payroll: Ensure accurate accounting of payroll costs, including reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts and to ensure correct deductions and payments to third parties such as HMRC and employee benefit providers. Manage Financial Transactions: Oversee the integrity of transactions, documentary support, and maintenance of the pension scheme accounts. Manage Life Insurance Schemes: Handle the management and renewals of life insurance schemes. Your profile Part qualified or QBE accountant (ACA or ACCA); Experienced in balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts desirable Experienced and comfortable in dealing directly with key stakeholders, auditors and other professionals at meetings, via telephone calls and in written form Strong technical accounting skills Able to manage competing demands, adaptable, hands-on and detail orientated Experienced and comfortable in dealing directly with key stakeholders, auditors and other professionals at meetings, via telephone calls and conferences and in written form.