Salary: £38,000 – £40,000
9-month contract | Full-time or Part-time available
Looking to make an impact in a fast-paced finance team? We’re hiring a Financial Accountant (General Ledger) for a 9-month contract. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of financial control processes in a respected research-focused organisation.
What you’ll do:
- Manage and control the general ledger
- Ensure accurate and timely month-end close (within 5 working days)
- Oversee accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and journal entries
- Support balance sheet reconciliations
- Assist with statutory accounts, audits, and external reporting
- Part-qualified accountant (completed Stage 1 or 2 of a recognised qualification) or qualified by experience
- Strong experience in financial control or general ledger accounting
- Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail
- Able to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines
- Experience in research organisations or universities is a bonus
- Competitive salary based on your experience
- Flexible hours – full-time or part-time
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive finance team