Sellick Partnership
Financial Accountant
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Financial Accountant
12 Month Fixed-Term Contract
£44,000 - £55,000 per annum
Newcastle - hybrid working (3 days in office per week)
About the Role
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.
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Key responsibilities
- 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
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- 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
- £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
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.
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