Interim Financial Accountant9-12 Months Fixed Term ContractRoyston£50,000 + benefitsOur client, a professional and highly diverse commercial enterprise based in North Hertfordshire, is looking for an intelligent, quick thinking and highly diligent individual able to add immediate value to a well established corporate finance function.The successful candidate will have had exposure to a fast moving office and sector where initiative and creative thought processes are encouraged. The role will provide ongoing financial support to the financial reporting team and will cover the following areas:- preparation and interpretation of financial records and accounting statements.- preparing weekly and monthly financial reporting data.- ensuring all general ledger activities including fixed assets, accruals, prepayments and inter company processes are timely and accurately performed- preparing or managing the preparation of the statutory accounts by outsourced providers- accurate completion of VAT and local sales tax returns, other local government statutory and statistical reporting.- understanding and adhering to tax compliance across multiple entities.- assisting the finance transactions team on an ad-hoc basis.Ideally you will have experience communicating with high profile individuals and across various internal and external departments. Your professional qualification (ACA / ACCA) will have been achieved or will be in the final stages, and you will be immediately available to start the assignment with a few days notice.Your experience to date will be financial accounting heavy and gleaned from either Practice or a technically driven department of a large commercial enterprise. You will be a credible and eloquent communicator excited by the prospect of interacting with senior level professionals and have a hands on approach and inquisitive mindset, able to drill into transactional detail.In return, you will be made to feel very welcome and part of a diverse and inclusive culture that prides itself on achieving the highest levels of employee welfare.Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for 19 days
Royston, Cambridgeshire SG8 6DF, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The role of Interim Financial Accountant is a 9-12 month fixed term contract based in Royston, offering a salary of £50,000 plus benefits.
- The successful candidate should have a professional qualification (ACA/ACCA) and be available to start with a few days' notice.
- Candidates should have significant experience in financial accounting, preferably from a fast-paced commercial enterprise or practice.
- Key responsibilities include preparing financial records, managing general ledger activities, and ensuring tax compliance across multiple entities.
- The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to engage with senior professionals while contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
