Interim Financial Accountant

We are recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join a prestigious business with large head offices in Peterborough for a 12 month contract the role is based in the Financial Accounting team reporting to the Finance Manager this is a 12 month contract; this organisation has a history of offering really good long term opportunities to suitable candidates and long term career opportunities.

As a key member of this team you will be responsible for:

Completion of financial submissions for the group business and its subsidiaries.Completion of group consolidation process.Preparation of key quarterly reporting documents including balance sheet analytical review and analysis for submission to Group.Maintaining stakeholder relationships with key contacts to ensure timetables are met.Resolution of queries raised by US Corporate.Involvement in testing of finance processes for a ongoing compliance project. Establish and maintain accounting policies and controls throughout the business and where relevant for UK subsidiaries.Liaison with auditors.Assisting in preparation of financial statements for Group and its subsidiary entities to agreed timetables.Assisting management with audit queriesCompletion and ownership of a number of monthly reconciliations across the group and its subsidiaries.Responsible for clearing reconciling items and providing explanations for key movements monthly and quarterly.Research and preparation of technical accounting papers under UK/US GAAP.Provide support and analysis to management as required.Analysis - present conclusions clearly to a financial and non-financial audience.

Modelling - construct variable, business-case focused models with guidance.

Reporting & Compliance - manage complex reporting processes involving input from multiple teams improving efficiency.

Business Knowledge & Expertise - develop good business relationships with key business stakeholders, showing understanding of competitive factors.

To apply for this role you will nee to be a fully qualified ACA/ACCA accountant with:

Large company audit experience.Proven record of documenting and testing key controls and processes.Up to date technical knowledge.Flexible and adaptable to changing and fast pace environment.Experience of preparing financial statements (Under FRS 102 would be preferable).