Your Company:
NET Recruit is helping a services business find a temporary Financial Accountant.  This role sits at the heart of external and regulatory reporting, supporting the delivery of accurate, timely and compliant submissions across key statutory and regulatory gateways, alongside contributing to group and entity financial reporting.
Working closely with senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of multiple external reporting obligations, maintain effective relationships with professional advisors and auditors, and provide technical accounting support to the wider finance team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding reporting integrity, strengthening governance, and supporting informed decision-making across the organisation.

Your Role:
While in this position your duties may include but will not be limited to:

• Preparing statutory accounts in line with internal timetables, taking lead responsibility for a portfolio of subsidiary entities
• Supporting the preparation of consolidated accounts for both management and statutory reporting purposes
• Coordinating and delivering regulatory financial reporting requirements, including quarterly and annual returns and statutory submissions
• Supporting the wider business with technical accounting guidance, sharing knowledge and helping the financial accounting team stay current with relevant developments and reporting requirements
• Assisting with financial modelling for new initiatives and business opportunities
• Coordinating the preparation and submission of group VAT returns, including payments, query management, and acting as a key point of contact with the relevant authorities and external advisors
• Acting as a key link between finance and operational support teams to ensure reporting requirements, data flows, and stakeholder needs are aligned
• Delivering other external reporting requirements as needed (for example, annual surveys, industry returns, and other statutory or compliance reporting)
• Coordinating the monthly journal review process across finance teams to maintain strong controls and consistency
• Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, supporting process enhancements, automation, and system-led efficiencies

What You Will Need to Apply:
Please apply ONLY if you meet the following criteria:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong technical accounting capability with at least three years post-qualified experience in financial and/or management accounting
• Proven experience supporting or preparing consolidated reporting, with a sound understanding of consolidation accounting
• Working knowledge of relevant UK reporting standards (experience of FRS102 and related areas is advantageous)
• Basic VAT knowledge is essential, with prior experience preparing VAT returns highly desirable
• Strong systems aptitude with advanced Excel capability; experience of specialist finance systems is beneficial
• Confidence to work independently, resolve complex issues, and liaise directly with external professional service providers and senior internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret, summarise and present financial information clearly and concisely
• Ability to work cross-functionally, understanding varying stakeholder needs and balancing multiple deadlines
• Organised and proactive approach, with flexibility to manage workload in line with team and business objectives

What You Will Get in Return:
This role offers the chance to join a high-performing finance function and take ownership of meaningful external reporting responsibilities, with exposure to statutory accounts, consolidated reporting, VAT, and wider regulatory submissions. You will work closely with senior finance stakeholders, auditors and external advisors, and contribute to continuous improvement across reporting, controls and finance processes.
In return, the organisation offers a salary of up to £60,000 (pro-rata) and the opportunity to develop your technical expertise and influence within a complex and rewarding environment.

To express interest in this role and have a confidential chat, please reach out to:

Christina Smith – Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

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