159 accountant jobs found

We are seeking a Principal Accountant to support our Oil & Gas Operator client based in Aberdeen. This is a 12 month PAYE Maternity contract role, working on a 4/1 hybrid. What are we seeking: We are looking for an experienced oil & gas accountant to support our Oil & Gas operator client based in the centre of Aberdeen. You will have a background in the oil & gas sector, ideally within an Operator.  Ideally you will already be based in the Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire area.  Responsible for the successful delivery of all month-end, interim, and year-end financial close processes including impairment and decommissioning; Support Corporate Accounting processes in the preparation and delivery of statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and oversee and maintain controlled SAP master data changes and enhancements (e.g., WBS structures, hierarchies, profit and cost centres) Accountabilities Key Role Deliverables Financial...

RECfinancial are currently shortlisting for an Interim Financial Accountant on behalf of a forward-thinking and growing Leicester based client. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant to take ownership of the balance sheet and play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and controls on an ongoing basis. Reporting into the Head of Finance, the Financial Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, maintaining robust controls, and supporting both month-end and year-end processes. You will take full ownership of the balance sheet whilst also providing a full financial insight to support wider business decision-making. You'll take full ownership of the balance sheet, leading month end, maintain the fixed asset register whilst supporting budgeting, forecasting and analysis. Additional elements will involve VAT, corp tax and statutory filing. As an experienced ACA/ACCA or CIMA qualified...

Accountant Darlington – 3 days on site Initial 3 month Contract 37 hours per week   Certain Advantage are working with a global manufacturing leader, they are actively recruiting for a Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant with strong Excel capabilities and hands-on experience across lease accounting, payroll reconciliation, and financial reporting.   You will be taking ownership of key financial close processes, balance sheet reviews, lease accounting, and multi-site financial management operations.   Key Responsibilities Lease Accounting & Audit Support: Own day-to-day lease accounting processes, ensuring strict compliance and supporting successful quarterly audit reviews. Manage monthly payroll journals, reconciliations, and reporting to ensure accurate financial execution. Complete monthly and quarterly corporate reports via Financial Close Manager; manage the complete close-the-books process for the Kent site. Prepare and present Balance Sheet reviews during month-end...

Your New Company A growing and ambitious SME technology business is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join its finance team on an interim basis for an initial 8-month assignment. Operating in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, the business is undergoing continued growth and requires an individual who can provide high quality financial reporting and support key operational decision-making. Your New Role Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of the monthly management accounts process across two revenue streams, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Key responsibilities will include: Production of monthly management accounts across two revenue generating business units. Preparation of accruals, prepayments and month-end journals. Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of strong financial controls. Variance analysis and provision of insightful commentary on financial performance. Supporting budgeting, forecasting and...

Interim Management Accountant Wolverhampton Council 6-Month Interim Contract with extension potential Rates: £300 - £400 /day DOE Type: remote with office visits 3 times /month Are you an experienced Management Accountant with a strong background in local authority finance? Do you have the ability to hit the ground running, provide robust financial advice, and support budget holders through effective financial planning and analysis? Wolverhampton Council is seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to join the finance team on a 6-month contract, supporting key financial management activities across council services. The Role Working closely with Finance Business Partners and service managers, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial management support, ensuring budgets are effectively monitored, forecasted and managed. Key responsibilities include: Supporting quarterly budget monitoring and financial reporting processes. Producing accurate...

We are looking for a commercially minded Management Accountant to join a growing finance team and provide high-quality financial reporting, analysis and insight to support business decision-making. Working closely with the wider Finance team and operational stakeholders, you will take ownership of key areas of the management accounts process, helping ensure accurate and timely reporting while providing meaningful analysis of business performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified, part-qualified or qualified-by-experience accountant who enjoys combining strong technical accounting skills with commercial business partnering. Key Responsibilities * Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts. * Take ownership of month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations. * Produce monthly profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting. * Analyse financial performance against budget, forecast and...

Our client is a growing SME group seeking an experienced Interim Financial Accountant to provide hands-on support across financial control, reconciliations and process improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional who enjoys getting into the detail, improving controls and helping businesses strengthen their finance function during periods of change. Key Responsibilities Ownership and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations Investigation and resolution of intercompany differences across multiple entities Preparation and maintenance of cash flow forecasts Review and submission support for VAT returns Identification of control weaknesses and process improvement opportunities Documentation of finance procedures and key controls Support month-end close and wider finance projects as requiredCandidate Profile ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or qualified by experience) Strong balance sheet control and reconciliation experience Experience...

Group Financial Accountant - 3-6 Month Contract Chippenham | Fully Onsite | Immediate Start We are seeking an experienced Group Financial Accountant for an initial 3-6 month assignment based on the outskirts of Chippenham. This is a technical financial accounting role suited to someone who has operated at Group Financial Accountant level and can hit the ground running with minimal support. The successful candidate must be available at short notice, have relevant experience and be able to commit fully to the assignment. Typical Responsibilities Preparation of monthly Group management and financial accounts Group consolidations, including intercompany eliminations and reconciliations Preparation of year-end statutory accounts and supporting schedules Balance sheet reconciliations and detailed review of control accounts Preparation of year-end audit files and liaison with external auditors Intercompany accounting, reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies Fixed asset...

Your new company Hays are supporting a well-known Blackpool based organisation to recruit an Interim Project Accountant on an initial short-term assignment. The business has recently undergone a period of significant change, including the implementation of a new finance system and expansion. As a result, the finance team requires additional support to complete a key finance improvement project and strengthen financial controls. Your new role Reporting directly to the Interim Finance Director, you will be responsible for reviewing and improving the accuracy of the balance sheet within a high-volume transactional environment. This will involve investigating historical discrepancies, carrying out detailed reconciliations, analysing financial data and implementing corrective actions where required. You will work closely with the wider finance team to establish robust processes and controls, helping to improve the integrity of financial reporting following a period of organisational...

Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate balance sheet integrity and financial reporting. * Maintain oversight of inventory, sales and purchase-related accounting transactions across key business systems. * Prepare and coordinate group reporting submissions, working closely with shared service and international finance teams. * Ensure statutory and management reporting remains compliant with IFRS and UK accounting requirements. * Manage corporation tax and deferred tax reporting, acting as a key contact for HMRC queries. * Champion continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging ERP systems to enhance efficiency and financial controls. * Review, strengthen and maintain a robust internal control environment. * Partner with stakeholders to support cash flow forecasting, budgeting and tax planning activities. * Provide financial insight and support on strategic projects and ad hoc business requirements. Candidate Profile * Qualified accountant...

Assistant Management Accountant  RECfinancial are looking to recruit an organised and detail-focused Assistant Management Accountant to join a successful finance team for a temporary position. Working on a full-time basis Monday to Friday Commutable from Ashby, Coalville, Loughborough and greater Leicestershire Reporting to the Finance Director and supporting the Management Accounts function, you will play an important role in the preparation of monthly management accounts, fixed asset accounting, and a variety of financial reporting activities. This is a varied opportunity within a large and busy organisation, offering excellent exposure to month-end processes, fixed assets, stock, projects, and year-end activities. Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Management Accountant role include: Support with month end reporting  Complete the monthly fixed asset month-end process. Make ad-hoc adjustments to Fixed Asset Register records. Maintain accurate filing and documentation....

Key responsibilities * Deliver allocated elements of the year-end closedown timetable. * Prepare accounting entries, reconciliations and supporting working papers. * Produce or review relevant notes and disclosures for the Statement of Accounts. * Complete control-account and balance-sheet reconciliations. * Investigate and resolve historic balances, miscoding and unreconciled items. * Review accruals, provisions, reserves and other year-end adjustments. * Support capital, grant, Collection Fund, pensions or group-accounting workstreams where relevant. * Ensure working papers provide a clear audit trail and meet external-audit requirements. * Liaise with service accountants and budget holders to obtain outstanding information. * Respond to external-audit queries and provide supporting evidence. * Track outstanding actions, risks and dependencies against the closedown timetable. * Apply the CIPFA Code and relevant local-authority accounting...

Management Accountant - Macclesfield - up to £22hr + holiday pay - Temporary We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our clients dynamic finance team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing financial management activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making processes. Duties * Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and company policies. * Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities to support operational objectives. * Oversee accounts payable processes, ensuring timely payments and accurate record-keeping. * Utilise accounting software such as Sage, Xero, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms to maintain comprehensive financial records. * Monitor cash flow and assist with treasury functions to optimize liquidity management. * Collaborate with cross-functional...

As a Property Accountant in the public sector, you'll play a key role in managing property-related financial transactions to help ensure smooth operations. This temporary role involves maintaining accurate records and providing essential financial support within property team. Client Details This role is based within a major public sector organisation in London. Description Oversee property-related financial transactions and ensure accurate record-keeping. Prepare and review financial reports related to property accounts. Assist with budget management and forecasting for property assets. Reconcile property accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with financial regulations. Provide financial insights to support property management decisions. Monitor and manage financial risks associated with property assets. Support audits and provide necessary documentation as required.Profile A successful Property Accountant should...

Imperial Recruitment is working with a well-established education provider to appoint a Group Accountant on a six month contract to join their finance team. This is a hands-on role covering management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and year-end reporting, with line management responsibility for a small team. Key Responsibilities * Produce accurate, timely financial information for the group management accounts pack * Manage departmental budget review and business partnering for non-curriculum areas * Lead forecasting of staffing costs, including scenario modelling * Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and oversee control account checks * Line manage three direct reports, including BACS run authorisation * Support the annual budgeting and planning cycle * Act as key contact for external auditors and support year-end statements/regulatory returns * Prepare and submit VAT returns to HMRC * Reconcile core funding and monitor cash flow About...

SF Recruitment are currently exclusively recruiting for an Assistant Management Accountant to join a business in North Derby on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. Working as part of a small and close-knit finance team, you will report directly to the Head of Finance and work closely with the AP Manager. This is a varied, hands-on position offering a genuine mix of month-end accounting responsibilities and transactional finance duties. Assistant Management Accountant Location: North Derby Salary: £30,000 Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with flexible start and finish times Working Pattern: Fully office based The role would suit someone who enjoys variety and is happy to remain involved in the day-to-day transactional side of finance alongside their month-end responsibilities. This could be a strong opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant with solid month-end exposure, or an...

Management Accountant - 12-Month FTC £35,000 - £40,000 | Sheffield | Hybrid Working | Free Parking Sewell Wallis is currently recruiting for an experienced Management Accountant to join a busy and established people-centric organisation based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Management Accountant to join a supportive finance team and play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the month-end and wider financial accounting processes. The Role Supporting the month-end close process Preparing and posting journals Completing balance sheet reconciliations Processing and posting sales ledger invoices Preparing and maintaining accruals and prepayments, including utilities Supporting the Finance Manager with wider finance duties and ad hoc reporting Ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and processed within agreed deadlinesWhat are we looking for?...

Sewell Wallis is recruiting on behalf of a professional services business based in Central Leeds for a Project Accountant / Intercompany Accountant on a 6-12-month contract, with an ASAP start. This role will focus on clearing a backlog of intercompany transactions and recharges, analysing large data sets, and ensuring the balance sheet is fully reconciled and accurate. You will also play a key role in developing and implementing a new process or model to improve the management and control of intercompany recharges going forward. What will you be doing? Working closely with the finance team to identify and resolve balance sheet issues relating to intercompany transactions. Analysing and manipulating large data sets using Excel. Investigating and resolving historical errors and discrepancies. Developing and implementing a new model or process to improve the control and management of intercompany recharges. Preparing clear summaries of findings and communicating these to key...

Cherry Professional is recruiting an Interim Accountant to support a confidential organisation through a busy period of change following an acquisition. This is a hands-on, “all-rounder” finance role, ideal for someone who can blend financial accounting, management accounting, and practical process improvement. Location: Ripon (predominantly on-site) Contract: Initial 3 moths, rolling Start: ASAP Rate/Package: to £50k (PAYE) The role You’ll step into an established finance function to help stabilise day-to-day delivery and support upcoming key deadlines. The assignment will include: Supporting month-end close and core management accounts reporting Overseeing transactional and balance sheet control (hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up) Assisting with finance process improvements and documentation Supporting business change activity What we’re looking for SME business background, end to end accounting, willing to roll your sleeves up Solid experience across financial and management...

Audit Support and Financial Control Accountant - Llansanttfraid Temporary 6 months Interim - Llansantffraid (Hyrbid) Wynnstay is seeking an experienced finance professional to provide additional support to the Financial Control team during a period of increased activity. The primary focus of the role is to support external audit preparation, review and enhance financial controls, strengthen balance sheet integrity, and assist with month-end reporting activities across the Group. The role will work closely with the Group Financial Controller, Finance Managers and wider finance team to ensure key financial processes operate effectively, reconciliations are completed and reviewed on a timely basis, audit requirements are efficiently managed, and financial records remain accurate and robust. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across multiple entities and finance processes....