At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the preparation of statutory accounts and manage complex financial data.
- Company: Well-established organisation offering a supportive finance team.
- Benefits: £250 per day, hybrid working, and immediate impact role.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Join a high-profile project and make a real difference in financial reporting.
- Qualifications: Experience in accounting, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
Year-end Accounts Project
Location: Hybrid working 3 days office-based, 2 days working from home
Office Location: Derby (applicants must be within a reasonable commuting distance)
Rate: £250 per day (Outside IR35)
Contract: Project assignment 6 months
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Accountant to support a statutory accounts project for a well-established organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working with complex financial information and can efficiently manage large volumes of data. The successful candidate will play a key role in the preparation and compilation of a set of statutory accounts, working closely with the finance team to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation and completion of statutory accounts.
- Assist with year-end financial reporting activities.
- Analyse, reconcile, and interpret large and complex data sets.
- Extract, manipulate, and validate financial information from multiple sources.
- Ensure accounting records and disclosures are accurate and compliant.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the finance function.
- Identify and resolve data quality and reconciliation issues.
Requirements
- Proven experience in an Accountant, Financial Accountant, or similar role.
- Strong year-end accounting and financial reporting experience.
- Experience preparing or supporting statutory accounts.
- Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis techniques.
- Ability to digest and interpret large volumes of financial data quickly and accurately.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
What's on Offer:
- £250 per day (Outside IR35).
- Hybrid working pattern: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
- Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile statutory accounts project.
- Immediate impact role within a supportive finance team.
Financial Accountant in Derby employer: Astute Recruitment Limited
Join a well-established organisation that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a hybrid working model, you will enjoy the flexibility of working from home while also benefiting from in-person interactions in our Derby office. This role offers not only competitive pay but also the chance to make an immediate impact on a high-profile project, alongside opportunities for professional growth within a supportive finance team.
Contact Details:
Astute Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
