Sittingbourne

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Job Description

Interim role for 12 months (scope for permanent for the right candidate)
Hybrid working - 2 days from the office in Sittingbourne and 3 from home

About Our Client

Large and complex Sittingbourne based organisation, highly successful in their field.

Job Description

  • Lead statutory accounting processes, including audit planning and governance.
  • Review statutory accounts and resolve related issues.
  • Provide technical accounting support in areas such as:
    • Share-based payments
    • Impairment assessments
    • Revenue recognition
    • Lease accounting
    • IFRS disclosures
  • Ensure strong financial controls across all areas of responsibility.
  • Manage monthly divisional performance reporting and respond to ad hoc queries.
  • Oversee planning and forecasting for UK entities and other supported departments.
  • Support month-end and year-end close activities.
  • Initiate intercompany recharges in line with transfer pricing policies.
  • Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence within the accounting team.

The Successful Applicant

  • Must be ACA or ACCA qualified accountant.
  • Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102) and IFRS (FRS101).
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting and tax issues to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
  • Previous audit experience is preferable - a background within a Top 4 / mid-tier Accounting practice would be very beneficial due to the complexities of the role.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary up to £75,000
  • A discretionary bonus on completion of contract
  • Hybrid working - 2 days from the office and 3 from home
  • The high possibility of a permanent role for the right candidate
  • The opportunity to work for a supportive company in a professional environment

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