Interim Accountant

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 18 hours

Exeter, Devon EX4 2PL

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

Part Time

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Hays are currently working with an organisation in the Exeter area who are seeking a interim Financial Accountant for a 6 month assignment (start ASAP). Ideally you will be a hands on kind of person, and have experience or a background working for a start up.In this role, you will play an essential role in supporting the Head of Finance by overseeing and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all financial activities within the organisation. This includes maintaining up-to-date financial records, preparing and reviewing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.This role will also involve some management accounts work, therefore after 3 months you will be assisting with this and helping towards the organisations year end (which is in June).This role will operate on a hybrid basis (1-2 days in the office) in the Exeter office.Pay: £400 - £500 per day depending on experience.What you'll do:

Ensuring the completeness and accuracy of month-end closing activities such as account reconciliations, journal entries and adjustments
Ensuring the integrity of data contained in the Management accounts
Oversee and approve internal reconciliations and ensure the integrity of the balance sheet
Providing a link between FP&A and Finance team to ensure full understanding of all activities against budgets, and assist with information for forecasting
Help to ensure the department is compliant with current legislation and group and meets all mandatory deadlines
Maintain and update company accounting policies and ensure compliance
Play a key role in preparation of audit information
Streamlining and improving processes and reports, including assisting in system development activities

You should apply if you are:

A qualified accountant, ideally CIMA, ACCA or ACA
Experienced with an ERP system is favourable. NetSuite experience would be an asset
Strong MS Excel skills (managing and building spreadsheets and using advanced formulas)

It'd be great if you also have:

Experience in a fluid hands-on environment, either in start-ups or in a fast-growing SME

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