Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Temporary role: 5 months

Pay rate: £20.000 - £28.00 per hour

Location:

Fully Office based in Slough

We are working with a well‑established organisation based in Slough who are looking to recruit a Financial Accountant on a temporary contract for 5 months to support the wider finance function and play a key role in financial reporting, month‑end close and audit preparation.

This is a hands‑on role suited to a qualified or qualified‑by‑experience accountant who enjoys working across core financial accounting as well as supporting FP&A reporting.

• Support the month‑end close process, producing timely and accurate management accounts
• Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, working capital and cashflow reports
  
  Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and regulatory filings
• Support the external audit process, including preparing schedules and responding to audit queries
• Work across the wider finance function, supporting General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and FP&A reporting
• Ensure strong financial controls and continuous improvement of reporting processes

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience (QBE)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role covering financial accounting / FP&A exposure
• Proven experience of month‑end close processes
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience using ERP and reporting tools such as Dynamics 365, One Stream, Power BI, SQL or similar is highly desirable
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to work independently and as part of a collaborative finance team
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment