Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

3-Month Contract £55,000 - £60,000 (pro-rata)
Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home
Strong potential to extend to 6 months and possibly go permanent

We're supporting a well-established business that requires an experienced Financial Accountant to join the team on an initial 3-month contract, with a clear opportunity to extend and potential to convert to a permanent role for the right person.

This is a hands-on, technical role and would suit a qualified accountant with a practice background and previous manufacturing experience, who can hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation and review of monthly management accounts
Full balance sheet ownership, reconciliations and review
Supporting statutory reporting and year-end processes
Liaising with auditors and responding to audit queries
Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
Supporting process improvements and documentation
Ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting
VAT
Working closely with operational teams in a manufacturing environment

About You

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Practice-trained (ideal), with strong technical accounting exposure
Previous manufacturing experience preferred
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail
Able to work autonomously and adapt quickly

The Offer

£55,000 - £60,000 salary
Hybrid working: 3 days in the office / 2 days from home
Initial 3-month contract, with strong extension potential
Opportunity to move into a permanent role

If you're an immediately available (or short-notice) Financial Accountant with practice training and manufacturing exposure, this is a strong interim opportunity with genuine longer-term prospects.