Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

12 Month Fixed-term contract

£44,000 - £55,000 per annum

Newcastle - hybrid working (3 days in office per week)

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Financial Accountant on behalf of a large, global business headquartered in Newcastle. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract that has resulted from internal resources being redirected to a major business transformation programme. The successful candidate will step into a well-established finance reporting team and take ownership of day-to-day financial accounting responsibilities while the programme runs its course.

Overview of the Financial Accountant role:

Sitting within the finance reporting function and working closely with senior finance leadership, you will be responsible for delivering accurate statutory and regulatory reporting across the business. This is a role for someone who is technically strong, organised and comfortable working with minimal hand-holding - the team needs someone who can pick things up quickly and maintain high standards throughout the contract period. The role is based in Newcastle with 3 days per week in the office.

Key responsibilities of the Financial Accountant will include:

• Taking ownership of statutory and regulatory financial reporting, ensuring all returns are produced accurately and submitted on time
• Preparing VAT returns and managing the relationship with external auditors, dealing with queries promptly and professionally
• Producing meaningful financial commentary and variance analysis to support senior management in understanding business performance
• Maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring records are complete, accurate and reviewed regularly
• Managing tax compliance obligations and ensuring all relevant submissions and returns are completed within required timeframes
• Reviewing and updating financial processes and procedures to ensure they remain fit for purpose and reflect current requirements
• Working cross-functionally with colleagues across finance and other areas of the business to resolve issues and share information
• Contributing to wider finance projects and providing technical accounting input where required
• Keeping an accurate log of all compliance activities, deadlines and filing obligations across the reporting function

What we are looking for in the Financial Accountant:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified - or equivalent experience in a similar reporting role
• Solid working knowledge of Local GAAP and IFRS
• Experience of working through or alongside an external audit process
• Commercially aware with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, concise reporting
• Strong communicator, able to build relationships with stakeholders across different parts of the business
• Self-sufficient and well-organised with the ability to prioritise and meet multiple deadlines

What is on offer alongside the Financial Accountant position:

• £44,000 - 55,000 per annum depending on experience
• 12-month fixed-term contract with an established global business
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the Newcastle office per week
• Competitive bonus and pension package
• Genuine exposure to a complex, multi-entity reporting environment
• Supportive team culture with access to development and wellbeing resources

How to apply for the Financial Accountant position:

If you are available for a 12-month fixed-term contract and have the skills and experience outlined above, apply today. Alternatively, contact Martin Richardson at Sellick Partnership for a confidential conversation.