Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Qualified Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, contributing to key accounting and reporting functions, and ensuring financial accuracy and compliance across the business. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports Manage general ledger reconciliations and month-end close activities Support year-end statutory audit and liaise with external auditors Prepare VAT returns, payroll journals, and corporation tax packs Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements Support ad-hoc financial projects and process improvements Requirements Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, ACA, or CIMA) Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail Excellent Excel and financial systems experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Xero, etc.) Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines