Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant - Lancashire, North West

Ref: 1130Friday 3 October 2025

£225-£250 per day

We are seeking a highly skilled Temporary Financial Accountant to join a fast-paced finance team on a 6 month assignment. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by supporting critical accounting processes and driving improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Delivering month-end accounting processes, including preparation of journals and reporting.

  • Managing and maintaining the fixed asset register.

  • Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.

  • Completing and submitting VAT returns.

  • Reviewing the current internal control framework and building a robust risk and controls matrix.

  • Supporting a process improvement project to streamline finance operations.

  • Assisting with an ongoing ERP system upgrade.

About You:

  • Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

  • Strong technical knowledge of financial accounting and controls.

  • Proven experience in month-end close, reconciliations, and VAT.

  • Hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail.

  • Ability to hit the ground running and adapt quickly.

  • Available to start at short notice.

Hybrid working pattern.

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