Robertson Bell are supporting a sizeable, complex and unique organisation based in Southampton to recruit an interim Financial Accountant on an initial four-month contract. Following a recent internal promotion, this role joins the team at the busiest period in the accounting calendar – providing support to the newly promoted Head of Finance who you will work in close partnership with over the coming months.
The interim Financial Accountant will be responsible for:
* Working closely with the Head of Finance to produce the Annual Accounts and support the production of the Annual Report.
* Managing the Balance Sheet with a particular focus on accounting for Fixed Assets and Leases (IFRS 16).
* Producing and checking Trial Balances with supporting notations in preparation for Audit.
* Engage with Auditors and the organisations parent company to answer accounts-related queries and provide evidence where required.
* Identify opportunities to improve processes and templates, particularly within MS Excel.
This is a hybrid role, with three days per week required in a centrally based Southampton office.
The successful candidate will need:
1. A background in producing Financial Accounts.
2. Practical experience in Fixed Asset, and ideally Lease Accounting (IFRS 16).
3. To be at least a CCAB or CIMA finalist.
4. High Level MS Excel Skills and IT li...