107 financial accountant jobs found

We are delighted to be supporting a dynamic retail business based in Greater Manchester in their search for an Temporary  Financial Accountant. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a qualified accountant who enjoys the interim market or is keen to do a temporary role while they search for a longer term opportunity.  As part of the financial accounting team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial reporting & compliance. Lead on inter-company accounting processes for the UK, collaborating with other group finance teams to ensure timely month-end reporting. Prepare and review monthly P&L and balance sheet statements for various operating expenses within the UK business. Assist the Finance Manager with financial accounting tasks, management reporting, and regulatory compliance activities. Support statutory reporting duties, including the production of statutory accounts, VAT, tax filings, and liaising with auditors. Ensure SOX controls are operated...

Financial Accountant Location: Leicestershire - Hybrid Working Pattern: 3 days office-based / 2 days working from home Salary: £45,000-£55,000 per annum Contract: 9-12 months Start date: ASAP The Financial Accountant will provide effective financial accounting, control and reporting across a large, multi-site education organisation. Key Responsibilities: Manage month-end close, balance sheet reporting, reconciliations and financial controls. Ensure accurate accounting of income, expenditure, restricted funds, grants and donations. Maintain the fixed asset register and oversee depreciation accounting. Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury activity and cash reporting. Oversee billing, collections and debt management. Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and coordinate interim and year-end audits. Complete regulatory, government and grant reporting requirements. Maintain strong financial governance, compliance records and internal controls. Manage VAT, Corporation...

Interim Principal Financial Accountant 6 month contract £500 - £550 per day Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the London office About the client Morgan Law are seeking an interim Principal Financial Accountant for a Local Authority in the London area. Accountabilities Assisting and motivating a team delivering accounting, systems and capital finance activities Maintaining robust financial controls and oversight of key financial processes Providing clear, practical advice to senior Finance leaders in a rapidly changing public-sector environment Supporting the timely preparation and production of the Council's Statement of Accounts Building strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the Council, Council entities and with the External Auditor Providing technical advice and support to both finance and non-finance stakeholders across the Council Maintaining control of the Council's Balance Sheet to ensure the on-going financial resilience of the Council Candidate...

Are you an ambitious financial accounting professional seeking an exciting interim opportunity within a prominent leisure, transportation, and retail organisation? Based in Poole, this dynamic company boasts a turnover of £100 million and is renowned for fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking culture. With a strong market presence and a clear growth trajectory, the organisation values innovation, excellence, and team development. This role offers the chance to work alongside a talented finance team, and add value during a time of transition for the business. You’ll enjoy flexible hybrid working, competitive pay, and opportunities to showcase your expertise in a stimulating sector. What will the Financial Accountant role involve? Supporting in preparation and review of consolidated accounting statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial standards Managing complex intercompany transactions and enhancing financial controls Assisting with month-end and...

Senior Financial Accountant – 6 month FTC Preston - £58,000 + Benefits – Hybrid Our client is a large and prestigious organisation based in Preston and we are seeking a qualified financial accountant to undertake a contract to assist with the activities to support the 25/26 year end. Your role will : * Produce the financial statements, alongside the supporting papers for the audit * Review the draft accounts, notes or narratives * Ensure the compliance with the statutory and regulatory requirements at year end, checking reports and reviewing draft financial statements * Support the preparation of the VAT returns and other tax work * Balance sheet reconciliations * Support Gift Aid Information and calculations It is essential that you are a fully qualified accountant with proven experience of producing financial statements and assisting with yearend processes. You will be confident in working on your own initiative whilst working as part of a larger team....

This well-known and high-profile organisation is looking to recruit an experienced interim Financial Accountant for this 12-month contract and will support with the financial control, reconciliation of the balance sheet, statutory accounts production and other external reporting. Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager your daily duties will include: * Manage the year end closing process, including closely monitoring the posting of year end journals and audit adjustments * Ensure the implementation and monitoring of internal control procedures – performing relevant tasks in relation to the balance sheet * Monitoring and forecasting cash flow and maintain treasury management controls and bank position * Preparation of quarterly VAT returns for the charity and its trading companies * Supporting the Financial Accounting manager in the delivery of the consolidated statutory accounts of the whole organisation and it subsidiaries The successful candidate will be an...

Contract Length: 5 months Rate: £32073 to £48117 per annum Location: Can be Remote Working Sellick Partnership is currently supporting a client with a specialist finance project and is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant or Technical Accountant to undertake a short-term assignment focused on the review and reconstruction of historical accounting records. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional with strong reconciliation and technical accounting skills to support a complex review of lease car scheme transactions and associated balance sheet activity. The Assignment The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and reconstructing accounting records relating to a lease car scheme involving approximately 300 users. The role will require detailed investigation of historical transactions, employee deductions, VAT calculations, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure records are accurate and auditable. Key Responsibilities...

We are looking for a qualified accountant to provide additional support to an established finance team in a hands-on, consultant-style capacity. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Financial Accountant, or similar, with strong technical accounting experience including statutory accounts and month-end reporting. Experience within manufacturing, distribution, or a product-led environment would be highly advantageous, particularly with knowledge of COGS, inventory, product costing and gross margins. Experience working in post-acquisition environments is also desirable, as is previous experience using SAP. This role is primarily about providing additional capacity and expertise to the existing team, supporting with workload, reporting, accounting queries and ad-hoc finance projects. The successful candidate will be able to hit the ground running, work autonomously and quickly adapt to existing systems and processes. Key...

Location: Fully Remote Rate: TBC – Inside IR35 Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Until 31 December 2026 Start: 7 September 2026 Interview: MS Teams ### The Role We are recruiting an experienced Interim Technical Accountant to undertake a comprehensive review of the year-end closedown and Statement of Accounts processes across two local authority organisations. This is a senior technical assignment requiring extensive local government accounting and closedown experience. The successful candidate will review the 2025/26 closedown process, identify weaknesses and opportunities for improvement, strengthen audit readiness and ensure processes comply with the CIPFA Code of Practice and local authority accounting requirements. Alongside the closedown review, you will provide senior technical support to the Corporate Finance function, undertaking responsibilities aligned with a Chief Accountant-level role. ### Key Responsibilities Undertake a fundamental review of the 2025/26 year-end...

Assistant Accountant Full Time & Office Based 6+ MONTH TEMPORARY CONTRACT Calne Up to c.£40,000 Are you an experienced accounting professional who is immediately available or on a short notice period? Do you enjoy the variety of both accounting and other office duties? Do you have previous experience with SAP (or at least Sage)? Interested in joining a dynamic business on a 6+ month fixed term contract? If you have answered "Yes" to all of the above, then I would love to hear from you! Our client is a well established business and they are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a contract basis. The role is broad and covers several functions which includes the processing of financial transactions, month-end reporting, payroll administration and import/export activities. Key Responsibilities Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports. Support the production of monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) statements. Review, reconcile and...

Management Accountant Merrifield Consultants is delighted to be partnering with an international health charity to recruit a Management Accountant. This role will take ownership of the UK management accounts process and provide clear, accurate financial information to senior leaders and trustees. Working closely with the Director of Finance in London and finance colleagues overseas, the Management Accountant will manage reporting from journals and reconciliations through to completed management accounts. The role also covers detailed variance analysis, audit preparation and the day to day oversight of key financial operations. Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum, pro rata Contract: 3 month temporary contract with a temp to perm option Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Location: Hybrid, London Key responsibilities Management accounts: Produce accurate monthly accounts, completing journals, balance sheet reconciliations and financial statements within agreed deadlines....

Vivid are currently partnered with a PE backed Manufacturing business in Mancester, to secure an Interim Financial Controller as a stop gap for maternity cover, starting by mid September. The successful candidate should have prior experience in: Key Responsibilities * Financial Reporting & Compliance: * Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards * Ensure compliance with all statutory reporting requirements, tax regulations, and company policies. * Manage the year-end audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors. * Financial Control & Operations: * Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity. * Manage and optimize all aspects of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions....

Your new company Based in Central Bath, this is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious charity on maternity cover, running until December 2027. Your new role Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a broad role covering Financial Analysis, reporting and providing general financial support. The role will include: Support strategic decision-making through project CAPEX reporting, modelling financial data and providing commercial insights. Assist the Head of Finance with maintaining the long-term financial forecasts. Overseeing the bookkeeping team, ensuring transactions are processed in a timely manner. Preparation of accounts and support statutory audit process. Assist the Management Accountant in budget setting. Provide financial advice and support budget holders. Undertake ad hoc project work.What you'll need to succeed We are ideally looking for a qualified accountant but could consider someone that is part qualified or QBE. You should be able to demonstrate...

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a well-established & growing services business within an interesting sector to recruit a dynamic & experienced Management Accountant based in Chippenham, Wiltshire. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract to support during a period of growth and change, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. A varied & hands-on position taking ownership of management accounts preparation, balance sheet processes, budgetary/forecasting support, financial analysis through to oversight of transactional processes, along with process improvement projects. The position will offer remote/office hybrid working once settled in and is open to part-qualified/qualified or qualified by experience Accountants, looking to really add value within a close-knit accounting function. Your new role Your key duties will involve preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting/forecasting...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Interim Assistant Director Finance & Governance and deputy S151 Officer to join this Local Authority for an initial period of 6 months. As the Interim Assistant Director Finance & Governance and deputy S151 will provide strategic leadership across the Council's Finance and Governance Services, including Revenues and Benefits, Commercial and Procurement, and Audit and Risk. You will also provide expert financial and governance advice to senior leaders and elected members, lead the delivery of key priorities, policies and strategies, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The role will support income generation and service improvement, promote collaboration and best practice across the organisation, and champion the Council's equality and diversity objectives. The successful candidate will provide visible leadership through clear communication, maintain an office presence of at least three days per week, and lead...

Interim Management AccountantLocation: Taunton Area (5 days per week onsite) Rate: Up to £275 per day Contract: Interim Assignment (Initial 9-Month Contract) Start Date: ASAP Sector: Manufacturing Hays Senior Finance Interim & Contract Team are currently supporting a successful and growing manufacturing business in the Taunton area with the appointment of an experienced Interim Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to join a busy finance team and provide key support across management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and business performance analysis during a period of sustained growth and operational activity. Key Responsibilities Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts. Prepare detailed variance analysis and financial commentary. Support budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple departments. Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls. Prepare accruals,...

Interim Management AccountantLocation: Plymouth (4 days per week onsite, 1 day WFH) Rate: Up to £300 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Interim Assignment (6 Months Initial Contract) Start Date: ASAP Sector: Charity / Not-for-Profit Hays Senior Finance Interim & Contract Team are exclusively supporting a well-established Plymouth-based charity with the appointment of an experienced Interim Management Accountant to provide additional support during a busy period of change and growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to join a collaborative finance team and take ownership of management reporting, budgeting and financial analysis while supporting senior leadership with key decision-making. Key Responsibilities Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts. Produce budget holder reports and provide financial commentary. Support budgeting and forecasting processes across the organisation. Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain...

Assistant Management Accountant  RECfinancial are looking to recruit an organised and detail-focused Assistant Management Accountant to join a successful finance team for a maternity cover.  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: Maintain and manage the Fixed Asset Register. Place Capex orders as required. Add new assets to the system when received. Process asset invoices and additions. Process asset disposals,...

Finance Business Partner - £400 per day - Start 28th of August - initial three months contract Paid via an umbrella company Recently Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Demonstrable experience in a business partnering, operational finance, project finance or commercial finance environment. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. Brilliant behaviours with a growth mindset and desire to learn and improve themselves and the wider business. Full driving licence and desire to visit the projects on a regular basis.Covering York and other areas of Yorkshire - So must be able to drive to sites Support the Energy Substation & Renewable Connection Division, helping to drive strong financial performance and informed business decisions. Working closely with operational and commercial teams, you'll provide valuable insight, challenge, and support to improve profitability, efficiency, and overall business outcomes. You'll lead budgeting,...

Role: Project Cost Accountant PAYE contract / Part time 2.5 – 3 days per week Location: Aberdeen Purpose of Position: To provide project cost accounting support for the development project, while also supporting Birgitta as required, ensuring accurate cost control, forecasting, reporting and financial governance. The role acts as the key finance interface to the project team, providing timely financial insight and analysis to support effective project decision-making and delivery.   Principal Accountabilities (5-9): Set up, maintain and monitor project AFEs, budgets, WBS/cost structures and reporting codes for the project, with similar support for Birgitta as required Monitor commitments, actual costs, accruals and forecast expenditure against approved budgets and AFEs, ensuring cost information is complete, accurate and available for project and finance review. Prepare monthly project cost reports, including actuals, commitments, accruals, approved changes, forecast...