Interim Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant 12Month FTC

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and evolving organisation within the retail sector, known for its focus on innovation and continuous improvement. The business promotes an inclusive and collaborative culture, encouraging employees to contribute ideas and bring their authentic selves to work.

They are committed to providing an accessible and supportive recruitment process. Adjustments can be made at any stage to ensure candidates can perform at their best.

The Role As Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in overseeing the group balance sheet, ensuring robust financial controls and compliance with relevant accounting standards. You will support statutory reporting processes at both group and entity level, while contributing to improvements in reporting quality and financial governance.

Key responsibilities include

Supporting preparation and review of consolidated and statutory accounts

Enhancing the quality of financial disclosures

Assisting with year-end processes, including audit coordination

Producing technical accounting papers for internal and external stakeholders

Overseeing capital asset processes and ensuring appropriate capitalisation

Acting as a key contact for revenue recognition matters

Strengthening balance sheet review processes across the business

Supporting budgeting processes and month-end reconciliations

Contributing to process improvements and financial control enhancements

Assisting with financial risk management and reporting

About You

(ACA / ACCA)

Background in audit (Top 10 firm preferred)

Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP

Experience with consolidations and statutory reporting

Advanced Excel skills

High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Ability to meet tight deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively

Confident communicator with experience engaging stakeholders

Benefits

Competitive salary

Staff discount scheme (increasing with service)

Recognition and wellbeing programmes

Life assurance

Retail discount platform

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Additional benefits depending on role and business area

If this looks of interest please do send over your latest cv!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates