Year End Accountant

Altum Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Greater London is seeking a Year End Accountant for an initial 4-month period to support the finance team during a busy financial year-end close and audit. The role involves managing the year-end close process, preparing financial reconciliations, and acting as a key point of contact for auditors. Candidates should be fully qualified or part-qualified accountants with strong experience in year-end processes. Immediate availability is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in year-end close within a commercial environment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the year-end close process.
• Prepare and review month-end and year-end journals.
• Complete comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations.
• Produce year-end audit schedules.
• Analyse variances and provide commentary.
• Support Finance Manager with reporting and project tasks.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Fully qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Altum Consulting are recruiting a for a London based Year End Accountant to join an established retail business for an initial 4-month period. As they approach their financial year end, this role will be crucial to support the finance team through a busy close and audit period.

Role:

• Manage and execute the year-end close process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
• Prepare and review month-end and year-end journals
• Complete comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations, highlighting and resolving discrepancies
• Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Produce year-end audit schedules and act as a key point of contact for external auditors
• Analyse variances and provide supporting commentary as required
• Support the Finance Manager and Financial Controller with ad-hoc reporting and project tasks
• Ensure financial processes are compliant with company policies and accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS)

You’ll be/have:

• Fully qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Strong experience in year-end close within a commercial environment
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to work under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
• Immediate availability is essential

For further information on this new role please contact Jen McMurray on the attached details. Candidates will be considered immediately for interview and start.