Interim Financial Accountant

Our Client

As part of the UK Financial Controlling Team, our client in the publishing industry are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant with a strong background in external audits and statutory financial statement preparation. This role involves overseeing the preparation of Group consolidated and UK financial statements, liaising with auditors, ensuring compliance with local accounting standards, and ensuring timely filing of statutory reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Key support with the annual audit process; collaborating with external auditors to provide necessary documentation and explanation
• Lead the completion of Group consolidated and UK statutory financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and company policies
• Preparation and review of monthly reports, including the investigation of variances and reporting of these to the Corporate Finance Team
• Act as a key link between the Controlling team (on and off shore) and other stakeholders (business, FP&A, etc.)
• Support month end close and reporting activities
• Reviewing monthly balance sheets, cashflows and bank reconciliations
• Preparation of tax computations and liaising with tax advisors
• Responding to ad hoc queries, and performing analysis as required, prioritising work effectively to ensure that these queries are responded to on a timely basis.
• Ensuring compliance with Finance Policies, including the operation of internal controls over financial reporting
• Ad hoc duties and project work, including system implementation and ongoing improvements

Skills and Experience

• Qualified ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) - at least 3 years PQE
• Big 4 trained preferred
• Extensive experience of preparing or auditing financial statements
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations
• A curious and inquisitive nature, keen to learn. Excellent analytical skills. Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and respect deadlines

What's On Offer?

• Daily rate between £400 - £500 per day depending on experience - inside IR35 via Umbrella company
• 3 month contract initially
• Hybrid working
• Opportunity to work for a multi national, media publishing business