Company: CHALK HILL GROUP
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum
Chalk Hill Group are supporting a well-established international organisation in the search for an experienced Group Financial Accountant to join the team on a 6-month contract. This role will suit a technically strong qualified accountant who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, group reporting environment.
Key Responsibilities include:- Take a lead on the financial reporting activities for UK entities, including group functions
- Ensuring accurate and timely monthly close processes
- Own the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process and quarterly review presentations
- Intercompany balance monitoring and resolution
- Preparation of journals including payroll, depreciation, leases, pensions, and general accounting adjustments
- Supporting tax accounting activities including VAT and statutory reporting
- Monthly variance analysis of balance sheet and P&L with investigation of key movements
- Preparation of group recharges and support with transfer pricing calculations
- Weekly cash flow forecasting
- Maintenance of the fixed asset register and lease accounting system
- Key point of contact for internal and external auditors
Key Skills/Experience include:- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Experience in a group reporting or technical accounting role
- Strong knowledge of IFRS
- Good understanding of UK VAT and Tax processes would be advantageous
- Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
- Able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Confident communicator with a collaborative and proactive approach
What’s on Offer- 6-month contract with a well-known international group
- Hybrid working with only 2–3 days per month in the office
- Competitive salary equivalent of £60,000–£65,000 per annum
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive finance team
If you’re immediately available (or available at short notice) and looking for a technically focused contract role with excellent flexibility, we’d love to hear from you.
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