Year End Interim

Delighted to be partnering with our Hertfordshire client to recruit an interim year end accountant for a period of 3 weeks initially. Reporting directly into the Group Finance Director. You will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company''s financial records by performing high-volume, detailed reconciliations across various accounts. This role involves identifying variances between internal ledgers and external source data, investigating root causes, posting corrective journal entries, and implementing internal controls to minimize future discrepancies. Key Deliverables: Account Reconciliation and Analysis Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, merchant processors Reconcile balance sheet sub-ledgers (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Intercompany) to the General Ledger (GL). Reconcile nominal accounts including Fixed Assets, leases, short- and long-term obligations Discrepancy Investigation and Resolution Identify variances, unmatched transactions, double-charges, and missing postings Investigate root causes by liaising with internal teams (AP, AR, Payroll, Operations) and external parties (banks, vendors, payment processors) Post timely adjusting journal entries to clear outstanding reconciling items Reporting and Year-End Close Prepare monthly reconciliation schedules and workpapers for management review and external audit preparation Track aged open items and escalate unresolved variances or potential bad ..... full job details .....