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Financial Accountant

Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ 23 - 29 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Financial Accountant (6-9 Temporary Contract)Newcastle Upon Tyne | Hybrid Working | Highly Competitive Salary | September Start

A prestigious and well-established organisation based in Newcastle is seeking an experienced accountant to join their finance team on a 6-9 month fixed-term contract commencing in September.This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to gain experience within a high-profile business environment, working alongside a collaborative and supportive finance team. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and the opportunity to contribute to key financial activities during a busy period.

The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.Key responsibilities will include:

Provide flexible cover across the Financial Accounting team to enable colleagues to participate in system implementation activities
Support the transition by maintaining business-as-usual finance operations by covering daily tasks and month-end closure.
Specific tasks may include but are not limited to:
Preparing and posting journals for UK entities, liaising with departments and other finance team members where necessary
Cost centre reviews including preparation and posting of accruals and prepayments
Managing recharges to and from departments and offices 
Preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations 
Analyse monthly financial results and investigate variances
Assist with project work and ad-hoc reporting as agreed by the Financial Controller
Working closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial support and guidance
Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies within the finance functionAbout YouTo be successful in this role, you will have:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) (essential)
Experience in similar roles and with a proven ability to quickly understand existing processes (essential)
SAP system knowledge (preferred)
Strong Excel skills (desirable)
Proven track record of managing and delivering against deadlines (preferred)
Working within a large, process-driven business (preferred)What's on Offer?

Highly competitive salary
Hybrid working arrangement
Opportunity to work for a prestigious and recognised organisation
Friendly and supportive finance team
Immediate exposure to key financial projects and business-critical activities
September start availableIf you are an experienced Accountant available to start in September and are looking for an exciting interim opportunity with a leading organisation in Newcastle, we'd love to hear from you.

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