Company Accountant

Job Advert: Company Accountant (4-Month Contract)

Contract Type: Fixed-term - 4 months

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Company Accountant to join them on a 4-month contract, leading a small finance team and delivering high-quality financial, accountancy and bookkeeping services for several subsidiary companies owned wholly or partly by a public sector organisation.

This is an excellent short-term opportunity for a technically strong accountant who can hit the ground running, manage multiple entities with confidence, and provide insightful financial support to senior stakeholders.

What You'll Be Doing

Statutory Accounts, Audit & Reporting

• Preparing annual statutory accounts for multiple entities to a shared deadline.
• Managing annual audits, ensuring all documentation is complete and audit-ready.
• Providing financial outturn information for wider group consolidation.

Management Accounts & Financial Insight

• Producing and presenting monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, KPIs and commentary for Managing Directors and Boards.
• Contributing to the production of annual budgets, estimates and Business Plans.

Cash Flow, Tax & Financial Compliance

• Proactively managing cash flows and bank balances, producing regular forecasts.
• Providing or commissioning advice on VAT and Corporation Tax.
• Overseeing CIS submissions and producing monthly VAT returns.

Asset Management, Governance & Advisory

• Maintaining fixed asset records and commissioning valuations.
• Providing professional financial advice to senior finance leaders and company stakeholders.
• Supporting financial modelling, viability assessments and business cases.
• Advising on the establishment of new subsidiaries or joint ventures where required.

Team Leadership, Systems & Collaboration

• Managing a small finance team handling:
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Ledger maintenance
  • Sales and purchase ledger
  • Debt recovery
  • Financial records for multiple entities
• Working with the Systems Manager to ensure the general ledger is efficient and fit-for-purpose.
• Supporting the wider finance function through ad-hoc project work.

About You

You will bring:

• A recognised accountancy qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience preparing statutory accounts and leading audit processes.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to senior leaders.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with a focus on adding value.
• Experience leading and developing staff.
• The ability to manage multiple entities and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

This fixed-term role offers a unique opportunity to make an immediate and meaningful impact across a diverse set of publicly owned companies. You'll work with a collaborative and supportive finance team, contributing expert knowledge and ensuring strong financial management and governance. For more information, contact Eleanor or Cal in the Reed Norwich office.