At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and reconcile trust accounts while supporting month-end processes.
- Company: Leading provider of essential public services with a diverse workforce.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, hybrid work model, and potential for permanent role.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team that values diversity and offers career growth.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in finance and make a real impact in a regulated environment.
- Qualifications: Part-qualified in ACCA/CIMA/ACA with bank reconciliation experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 48000 £ per year.
3-6 Month Contract Hook / Hybrid Day Rate from 200 via Umbrella Company. My client specialises in the delivery of essential public services, with over 50,000 people working in defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare, and other citizen services across our four regions: UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Middle East. They are looking for a Junior Financial Accountant to join the team on a 3 to 6 month contract, with the potential to convert to a permanent opportunity. The role is based at my clients Hook offices, being in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working from home. Standard office hours with the occasional out of hours in line with business need.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will support the management of 7 trust accounts in a regulated environment. This is a hands‑on role, working from bank data to ensure transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, and reported. You’ll initially operate in a standalone capacity, with good exposure to stakeholders and month‑end processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and reconcile trust accounts from bank-level data
- Support month-end (journals, reconciliations, reporting)
- Ensure accurate and controlled handling of client monies
- Work with finance teams and stakeholders to follow up on transactions
- Assist with account setup/closure during contract changes
- Support reporting and process improvements
- Attend meetings as required to discuss spend.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Part-qualified / finalist (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
- Experience with bank reconciliations and month-end
- Good understanding of debits and credits
- Hands‑on, detail‑focused, and organised
- Comfortable working independently and liaising with stakeholders
Desirable
- SAP experience
- Experience in multi‑account or regulated environments
Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition.
Junior Financial Accountant in Hook employer: Adecco
As a leading provider of essential public services, our company offers a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful careers. With a hybrid working model based in Hook, employees enjoy the flexibility of remote work alongside collaborative office days, fostering a supportive culture that encourages professional growth and development. Join us to be part of a team that not only prioritises employee well-being but also plays a crucial role in serving communities across various sectors.
