Finance Accountant

New Job Opportunity - Finance Contractor - 3 Month Temp Contract PAYE - Based Chiswick, London

Location: London, Chiswick

Contract: 3 Months Temp

Rate: negotiable dependent on experience

Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days home

Job Purpose

To play an active role within the Group Finance team, delivering high-quality monthly, half-year, and year-end consolidated financial results, alongside detailed financial analysis and reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly consolidated financial reports in line with group guidelines, policies, and accounting standards
Provide insightful analysis of actual results, highlighting key variances and trends
Calculate and post consolidation journals within the consolidation system
Support finance teams with technical accounting queries and ensure timely, accurate monthly close
Administer the financial consolidation system (Cognos Controller) and manage close activities
Provide guidance on technical accounting matters, including preparing papers for the Audit Committee
Coordinate and prepare half-year and year-end financial statements and disclosures
Liaise with external auditors to support interim and year-end audit processes
Coordinate the Group’s global statutory accounts process
Support corporate projects (e.g. intra-group dividends, balance sheet reorganisations)
Assist with monthly performance reporting as required
Conduct analysis on one-off or ad hoc business transactions
Contribute to group-wide finance projects
Qualifications & Experience

Degree qualified with a relevant professional accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
“Big 4” experience preferred
Minimum 1 year post-qualified experience (PQE)
Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of IFRS and technical accounting principles
Knowledge of financial systems and consolidation processes
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in MS Office (particularly Excel)
Experience with SAP
Experience with Cognos Controller (desirable)
Behavioural Attributes

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proactive and self-motivated approach
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Strong time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
Effective stakeholder management
Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Finance Accountant looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included