The Opportunity

We're partnering with a complex, multi-entity organisation operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment to recruit a Financial Accountant on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to step into a broad, hands-on position at a critical time, supporting year-end, audit, and ongoing acquisition activity. You'll gain exposure across financial control, treasury, and group reporting, while working closely with senior stakeholders including the Financial Controller and CFO.

If you're looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact and broaden your experience, this is an excellent opportunity.

The Role

You'll play a key role across several areas of finance, including:

Year-End & Financial Control

• Supporting and leading elements of the group audit process
• Preparing statutory accounts (FRS 102) and consolidation entries
• Managing month-end close, balance sheet reviews, and reconciliations
• Working closely with management accounts to deliver accurate reporting

Acquisitions & Integration

• Supporting due diligence and post-acquisition integration
• Leading acquisition accounting, including trial balance setup
• Managing deferred consideration and SPA-related calculations
• Improving and documenting acquisition processes

Cashflow, Treasury & Debt

• Producing daily and 13-week cashflow forecasts
• Supporting long-term cashflow planning with senior stakeholders
• Assisting with RCF drawdowns and covenant reporting
• Supporting lender compliance requirements

Tax & Compliance

• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns
• Supporting corporation tax processes with external advisors
• Managing FCA and wider regulatory submissions
• Supporting projects to streamline the group structure

About You

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
• Strong experience in financial accounting, ideally within a multi-entity environment
• Exposure to year-end and audit processes
• Experience or interest in acquisition accounting
• Confident working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Able to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Why Apply?

• Broad, high-impact role with exposure to acquisitions and group finance
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, including the CFO
• Gain experience across treasury, audit, and strategic projects
• Potential for longer-term opportunities

If you're immediately available (or available at short notice) and looking for a hands-on role with real breadth, we'd love to hear from you.

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