Financial Accountant - 6-month fixed term contract

Your new company
You will be joining a well-established UK group with more than 25 years' trading history. Based close to Weybridge, you'll be reporting to the Head of Finance and working alongside a team of 8 in the head office. This role is initially for 6 months but may be extended.
Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, your role as Financial Accountant will be key in delivering monthly and group finance activities as well as acting as the key lead for audits and technical accounting questions. There are a number of projects to dive into along the way, so you will have plenty of variety in the role with good visibility to the wider exec finance and ops leaders. Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Lead and enhance financial accounting across group entities
• Finalise and improve the presentation of management accounts and deliver clear, concise financial reports for internal stakeholders
• Work through historical data to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors
• Prepare and manage cashflow forecasts
• Support the Financial Controller and CFO with analysis and reporting
• Contribute to the development of financial systems