Randstad UK
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Are you a Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant looking for a Temporary Contract within a leading engineering and power systems environment?
Our client is seeking an analytical, detail-driven finance professional to join their specialized Power Systems Business Unit. This role offers a compelling blend of core month-end ownership, complex technical accounting, and strategic corporate reporting within a flexible, hybrid working framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Own in-depth lease accounting to ensure accurate day-to-day maintenance and smooth, successful quarterly audits.
- Oversee payroll activities, including the preparation and posting of journals, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Deliver complete monthly and quarterly corporate reports within Financial Close Manager to inform key stakeholders and support strategic business planning.
- Drive the complete "close-the-books" process for the Kent site, including review file preparation, submission, and oversight.
- Analyze and report monthly Profit in Inventory (PII) variances, conduct balance sheet reviews for month-end close meetings, and assess internal control frameworks to mitigate reporting risks.
- Prepare the PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) return and annual Tax Packs for Daventry and Kent, staying up-to-date with relevant local financial and tax regulations.
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Qualifications & Requirements
- Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent degree in Accounting/Finance).
- Strong, demonstrable expertise in Microsoft Excel is essential.
- Prior experience with Oracle, Power BI, or Power Query is highly desirable (though not mandatory).
- Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends and variances, and communicate key financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
- Solid understanding of financial regulations, internal controls, and balance sheet reconciliation processes.
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