Financial Accountant
Temporary role: 5 months
Pay rate: £20.000 - £28.00 per hour
Location: Fully Office based in Slough
We are working with a well-established organisation based in Slough who are looking to recruit a Financial Accountant on a temporary contract for 5 months to support the wider finance function and play a key role in financial reporting, month-end close and audit preparation.
This is a hands-on role suited to a qualified or qualified-by-experience accountant who enjoys working across core financial accounting as well as supporting FP&A reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Support the month-end close process, producing timely and accurate management accounts
Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, working capital and cashflow reports
Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and regulatory filings
Support the external audit process, including preparing schedules and responding to audit queries
Work across the wider finance function, supporting General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and FP&A reporting
Ensure strong financial controls and continuous improvement of reporting processes About You
Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience (QBE)
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role covering financial accounting / FP&A exposure
Proven experience of month-end close processes
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
Advanced Excel skills
Experience using ERP and reporting tools such as Dynamics 365, OneStream, Power BI, SQL or similar is highly desirable
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
Confident communicator, able to work independently and as part of a collaborative finance team
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment