Assistant Financial Accountant

Assistant Financial Accountant

Fareham - 3 days per week onsite

6 Month Contract

£574 per day (Umbrella)

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Financial Accountant to support the preparation of audited annual financial statements and statutory reporting activities within a complex organisation.

This role plays a key part in audit coordination, financial governance, and ensuring compliance with current financial reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support preparation of audited annual financial statements and external returns

• Act as key liaison point for external auditors, maintaining reconciliations and preparing audit evidence packs

• Provide analysis and interpretation of financial data to support leadership decision-making

• Ensure accuracy of monthly reconciliations and statutory accounts inputs

• Provide financial accounting and tax guidance across the organisation

• Support VAT returns, losses, special payments and financial controls

• Ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable financial reporting frameworks

Essential Experience

• Qualified or actively studying towards CCAB or CIMA qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIPFA also considered)

• Strong financial accounting and statutory reporting background

• Experience supporting external audit processes

• Knowledge of IFRS and current financial reporting requirements

• Strong Excel skills

• Experience delivering to tight deadlines in complex environments

Desirable

• Public sector financial reporting exposure

• Awareness of Managing Public Money

• Experience with Oracle Financial Cloud

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong financial accountant who is comfortable working to non-negotiable reporting timelines and engaging with senior stakeholders.