Job Description
Job Advert: Company Accountant (4-Month Contract)
Contract Type: Fixed-term – 4 months
Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Company Accountant to join them on a 4-month contract, leading a small finance team and delivering high-quality financial, accountancy and bookkeeping services for several subsidiary companies owned wholly or partly by a public sector organisation.
This is an excellent short-term opportunity for a technically strong accountant who can hit the ground running, manage multiple entities with confidence, and provide insightful financial support to senior stakeholders.
What You’ll Be Doing
Statutory Accounts, Audit & Reporting
* Preparing annual statutory accounts for multiple entities to a shared deadline.
* Managing annual audits, ensuring all documentation is complete and audit-ready.
* Providing financial outturn information for wider group consolidation.
Management Accounts & Financial Insight
* Producing and presenting monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, KPIs and commentary for Managing Directors and Boards.
* Contributing to the production of annual budgets, estimates and Business Plans.
Cash Flow, Tax & Financial Compliance
* Proactively managing cash flows and bank balances, producing regular forecasts.
* Providing or commissioning advice on VAT and Corporation Tax.
* Overseeing CIS submissions and producing monthly VAT returns.
Asset Management, Governance & Advisory
* Maintaining fixed asset records and commissioning valuations.
* Providing professional financial advice to senior finance leaders and company stakeholders.
* Supporting financial modelling, viability assessments and business cases.
* Advising on the establishment of new subsidiaries or joint ventures where required.
Team Leadership, Systems & Collaboration
* Managing a small finance team handling:
o Bank reconciliations
o Ledger maintenance
o Sales and purchase ledger
o Debt recovery
o Financial records for multiple entities
* Working with the Systems Manager to ensure the general ledger is efficient and fit-for-purpose.
* Supporting the wider finance function through ad-hoc project work.
About You
You will bring:
* A recognised accountancy qualification or equivalent experience.
* Strong experience preparing statutory accounts and leading audit processes.
* Confident communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to senior leaders.
* A proactive, analytical mindset with a focus on adding value.
* Experience leading and developing staff.
* The ability to manage multiple entities and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us?
This fixed-term role offers a unique opportunity to make an immediate and meaningful impact across a diverse set of publicly owned companies. You’ll work with a collaborative and supportive finance team, contributing expert knowledge and ensuring strong financial management and governance. For more information, contact Eleanor or Cal in the Reed Norwich office.