Financial Accountant - Payroll & Technical Accounting
Global Retail | Fast-Paced Retail Business
Hybrid West London - 2 - 3 days in office
6-Month Contract
Day Rate Umbrella PAYE: £250 - £300
The Opportunity
We are working with a well-established and Global retail business who are looking for a Financial Accountant to join their Finance team on an initial 6-month contract.
This is a hands-on role within a busy Finance function, ideal for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, taking ownership and ensuring the numbers are accurate, well controlled and delivered on time.
A key part of the role will be payroll accounting, alongside broader financial accounting and month-end responsibilities. You'll need to be comfortable working with payroll data, understanding the accounting behind it and ensuring payroll-related balances are accurately reflected within the ledger.
What You'll Be Doing
Taking ownership of key areas of the month-end close, ensuring deadlines are met and financial information is accurate
Preparing and posting journals, accruals, prepayments and other month-end adjustments
Completing detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigating and resolving outstanding items
Taking ownership of payroll accounting, including payroll journals and reconciliation of payroll-related control accounts
Reconciling payroll reports back to the general ledger and investigating any discrepancies
Accounting for PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and other payroll-related balances
Supporting the review and reconciliation of payroll accruals, payments and associated balance sheet accounts
Working closely with Payroll, HR and Finance to resolve queries and ensure payroll is accurately reflected in the accounts
Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
Investigating variances and unusual movements, getting to the root cause and following issues through to resolution
Supporting cashbook and
Financial Accountant employer: Zachary Daniels Careers
Join a well-established automotive company in Wokingham, where your expertise as an MOT Tester is truly appreciated. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will benefit from competitive salaries, generous bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises your health and wellbeing. Experience a supportive work culture that fosters growth and offers genuine career progression opportunities in a thriving environment.
