Job Advert: Year-End Accountant (3-Month Contract) | £50,000-£65,000 | Hybrid WorkingOur client, a well-established and growing organisation, is seeking an experienced Year-End Accountant to join their finance team on a 3-month contract. This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified professional who can confidently take the accounts from trial balance to final accounts production. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the business during its year-end process and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. Location: Hybrid (office-based 2-3 days/week)Salary: £50,000-£65,000 pro rataContract Length: 3 monthsStart Date: ASAP

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts from trial balance
• Liaise with external auditors and manage audit queries
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Review and adjust journal entries, accruals, and prepayments
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies
• Assist with tax computations and filing support (where applicable)
• Provide insights and analysis to support the finance team during year-end
• Ensure all reporting deadlines are met in a timely and accurate manner
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to gather necessary financial data

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in year-end accounting and accounts preparation
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Excellent Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software
• Comfortable working independently and hitting the ground running
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

If you're a hands-on accountant with year-end experience and available to start immediately, we want to hear from you!