Interim Financial Accountant

Distinct is supporting a fast-paced, multi-site PLC to recruit a Financial Accountant to join the Group Finance team and provide additional support through a busy year-end and audit period. This is a contract until the end of Dec 26. This is a broad, hands-on role requiring someone who can quickly get up to speed, take ownership of key deliverables, and see tasks through to completion. Working across year-end, financial reporting and month-end activities, you will play an important role in relieving pressure across the existing finance team. The successful individual will be a confident Financial Accountant with strong technical foundations, excellent problem-solving skills and experience operating within a complex, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of key year-end deliverables and support the external audit process Lead the preparation and review of impairment models, including investment impairments Own sub-ledger to Trial Balance reconciliations, including debtors and creditors Lead and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving issues Support month-end close activities across the Group Support the Group consolidation process and year-end financial reporting Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts, including supporting notes and disclosures Provide support with dilapidation accounting and associated calculations Take ownership of issues and proactively drive them through to resolution Work collaboratively with ..... full job details .....