Company: ELEVATION RECRUITMENT GROUP
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum
Financial Accountant (Temporary - 3 Months)Location: ChesterfieldContract: 3-month fixed-term (year-end support)Salary: Up to £65,000
About the RoleElevation Recruitment is working with a growing business in Chesterfield to recruit a highly skilled Financial Accountant on a temporary, three-month contract to support with year-end statutory accounts preparation. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to make an immediate impact and work within a collaborative finance team.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and review statutory accounts in compliance with UK GAAP.
- Assist with year-end audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger balances and reconciliations.
- Review and post adjusting journal entries and accruals.
- Support the finance team with monthly management reporting and analysis as required.
- Maintain financial controls and support process improvement initiatives.
Candidate Requirements- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
- Proven experience preparing statutory accounts for limited companies.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP and year-end procedures.
- Experience working with external auditors.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks within tight deadlines.
What We Offer- Competitive salary of up to £65k (pro-rata for contract period).
- Short-term contract with the potential to gain exposure to complex year-end processes.
- Supportive and professional working environment.
How to Apply:If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply today.