Financial Accountant

1 month ago


Leatherhead Surrey, United Kingdom Reed Full time

Financial Accountant

  • Location: Leatherhead, Surrey (Hybrid, 3 days in the office and 2 from home)
  • Job Type: Temporary for 3 months
  • Hours: 35 hours per week
  • Hourly rate: £19.00- £21.97 PAYE or £23.68- £27.49 via an umbrella company.

We are currently seeking a dedicated Financial Accountant to join a small finance team of three on a temporary basis. This role is crucial for maintaining the general ledger, ensuring all balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and on time, and producing a precise Trial Balance each month within the group’s reporting deadlines.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

  • Maintain the General Ledger with high accuracy.
  • Perform month-end Balance Sheet reconciliations.
  • Investigate and resolve any discrepancies found during reconciliations.
  • Produce an accurate Trial Balance at month-end within the group’s reporting deadlines.
  • Support the Management Accountant with month-end and year-end reporting.
  • Work with external auditors during the annual audit.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Part-qualified accountant with strong technical accounting skills or QBE.
  • Experience with General Ledger maintenance, including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and month-end procedures.
  • Proven track record of working accurately with strong time management skills.
  • Ability to build good working relationships and possess excellent communication skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and Word.
  • Ideally experience of using Business Central.
  • Housing Sector experience is desirable but not essential.

Communication and Working Relationships:

  • Collaborate closely with the Management Accountant and the Head of Business Partnering.
  • Work alongside the Assistant Accountant and engage with the Senior Leadership Team.
  • Interact with colleagues across the organisation.
  • Liaise with external and internal auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.

Please apply for immediate consideration.

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