Accountant

• Salary: £40k- £42K p.a. (pro-rata for contract)
• Hourly rate: £20.50- £21.53 per hour PAYE or £25.65 - £26.97 per hour via am umbrella company.
• Location: Redhill, Surrey (Hybrid working- 2-3 days in the office per week) 
• Job Type: Interim -37.5 hours 
• Start Date: Early September 2024
• Contract Length: Until end of December 2024 (possible extension)

We are seeking an Accountant to join our finance team on an interim basis. This role is ideal for a dynamic and proactive individual who is part-qualified or qualified with experience in financial processes and controls. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of our financial statements through balance sheet reconciliation, internal control reviews, and month-end closing activities.  Assisting the regulatory accountant with this project.

• Conduct thorough balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting.
• Assist in reviewing and evaluating internal processes and controls, identifying any deficiencies.
• Provide expert advice on the design and implementation of effective internal controls.
• Support the month-end closing process and the preparation of management accounts.
• Participate in reforecasting and budgeting exercises to align financial projections with business objectives.
• Tackle other ad-hoc tasks as required to support the finance team.

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant with relevant experience.
• Proven experience with month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong background in streamlining processes, designing, and implementing effective controls.
• Auditing experience focused on internal controls is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to liaise with all levels of finance to discuss current processes and how they could be improved.