Interim Year End Accountant (3-Month Contract)

Location: St Helens
Contract Length: 3 Months
Working Pattern: 4 Days On-Site | 1 Day Working from Home
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Equivalent: £60,000 - £70,000 (pro rata) / Competitive Day Rate

The Opportunity

An established business based in St Helens is seeking an experienced finance professional to join the team on an initial 3-month contract to support a busy year-end period.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant with a practice, audit or technical accounting background who can quickly add value and support the finance team through year-end and audit requirements.
You'll work closely with senior finance stakeholders, ensuring reporting deadlines are met and that the year-end process runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation of year-end statutory accounts
• Assisting with the external audit process and acting as a key contact for auditors
• Preparing audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation
• Reviewing and reconciling balance sheet accounts
• Producing month-end and year-end journals where required
• Supporting the preparation of financial statements
• Investigating and resolving accounting queries and discrepancies
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Assisting with tax, VAT and other statutory reporting requirements
• Supporting cash flow, accrual and prepayment reviews
• Analysing financial data and providing insight to support decision-making
• Assisting with ad hoc finance projects during the contract period

About You

• ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience
• Previous experience within practice, audit or a technical accounting role
• Strong understanding of statutory accounts and year-end processes
• Experience liaising with external auditors
• Excellent Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Able to work independently and hit the ground running
• Available to start immediately or at short notice

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start
• Salary equivalent of £60,000 - £70,000 plus potential flexibility for the right candidate
• Hybrid working model with 4 days on-site and 1 day working from home
• Opportunity to join a supportive finance team during a key reporting period
• Potential for extension depending on business requirements

If you're a qualified accountant with a practice or audit background looking for an immediate contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.