Job Title: Financial Accountant - Hybrid - interim
Location: Birmingham City Centre
Role Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Accountant to support key financial processes, including month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and audit preparation. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, the ability to work independently, and a methodical approach in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including maintenance of intercompany accounts
- Support the maintenance and reconciliation of the fixed asset register
- Assist with year-end audit processes, including preparation of supporting documentation
- Produce clear and concise handover and process documentation to support transition into BAU (Business as Usual) operations
- Analyse costs and revenue as part of the month-end close process
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in month-end close, including preparation and analysis of costs and revenue
- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles
- Experience with balance sheet reconciliations
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Calm and effective under pressure, particularly in a high-volume transactional environment
- Strong organisational skills with a methodical and detail-oriented approach
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience with fixed assets accounting
- Knowledge of VAT
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