Financial Accountant

Robert Half has partnered with a large, operationally complex business to recruit for a Financial Accountant on an 18-month fixed-term contract.

This is a project-focused role within an ongoing finance improvement programme. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert, designing and embedding standardised financial processes and controls, with a clear remit to transition improvements into business-as-usual operations.

The Role

Reviewing existing finance processes to identify inefficiencies, inconsistencies, and control gaps

Taking ownership of specific process improvement workstreams and delivering against a defined programme roadmap

Designing and documenting standardised processes and SOPs in line with group accounting policies and audit requirements

Supporting the remediation of historical process and control differences

Working cross-functionally with finance and operational stakeholders, delivering training and driving change through to BAU handover

Requirements

Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), Will consider QBE candidates

Demonstrable experience in finance transformation, process improvement, or controls-focused projects

Strong technical knowledge across financial accounting and controllership activities, including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany, leases, and fixed assets

Confident communicator with the ability to challenge and influence stakeholders constructively

Detail-oriented and solution-focused, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, change-led environment

What's on Offer

Salary up to £58,500 depending on experience

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Hybrid working - two days per week in a Wiltshire office

Monday to Friday, standard business hours

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