A growing SME with ambitious plans seeks to appoint a hands-on Financial Accountant. Your new company We’re partnering with a growing SME with a fantastic culture who seek to appoint a Financial Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant to join a high-performing finance team and play a key role in managing the month-end timetable across a busy close-knit finance function. Your new role Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will take ownership of core financial accounting responsibilities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial information.Key responsibilities will include: Preparation of monthly and year-end statutory accounts Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts Preparation and posting of journals, including accruals and prepayments Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls Assisting with financial reporting Supporting process improvements and system enhancements Providing technical accounting support to the wider finance team What you'll need to succeed We welcome applications from qualified accountants or those soon to qualify with solid financial reporting experience and month-end skills. You will demonstrate a hands-on approach and evidence the process improvement projects you have been a part of in order to showcase your contribution to your prior employers. What you'll get in return An autonomous role within a broad role within a company ripe for future growth. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4719985