Financial Accountant (Contract) | Global Consumer Products Business | £197 per Day | 6-Month Contract | Leeds (Hybrid, 3 Days On-Site) | JRTM36751
JasperRose are partnering with a market-leading international consumer products business to recruit a Financial Accountant for an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, globally recognised organisation with a strong reputation for innovation and continued growth.
Working within a high-performing finance team, you will support financial reporting, statutory compliance, audit activities and tax processes across multiple UK and European entities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation and submission of UK and European VAT returns
- Prepare and post journals across multiple UK and EU entities
- Support the completion of balance sheet reconciliations
- Assist with statutory accounts preparation and financial reporting requirements
- Prepare information and deliverables for external auditors, tax advisors and accountants
- Support audit processes across UK and European operations
- Work closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial and statutory information
- Contribute to month-end, year-end and compliance activities as required
About You
We are looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented accountant who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and has a strong grounding in financial accounting and reporting.
You will ideally have:
- Part-qualified or qualified ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CAI or CIMA credentials
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and statutory reporting requirements
- Experience preparing journals, reconciliations and supporting month-end processes
- Previous exposure to VAT returns and tax compliance activities
- Experience supporting statutory accounts and audit preparation
- Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills
- Experience of Oracle Cloud would be advantageous but is not essential
What's on Offer?
- Immediate start available
- Hybrid working model (3 days per week in Leeds)
- Opportunity to work for a highly successful international consumer business
- Exposure to UK and European financial reporting and compliance activities
- Collaborative and supportive finance team environment
- Potential for contract extension based on business requirements
If you are a Financial Accountant available at short notice and looking to join a well-known consumer products business during an exciting period of growth and transformation, we'd be keen to hear from you.