<h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>Financial Accountant (Audit Specialist)</strong></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>6 Month FTC - can be extended &amp; the company is growing!</strong></span></div><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>Up to £65k depending on experience </strong></span><br /><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>Farringdon London | Hybrid - 3 days in around ME.  2 days a week normal weeks </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Are you a qualified Financial Accountant, ideally with an Audit background looking to make an impact in a growing, dynamic business?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Our client, a successful retailer with over 30 stores across the UK and US (and plans to open 5 more soon), is preparing for its<strong> </strong>first audit early next year. With exciting growth on the horizon, they need your expertise to ensure they're audit-ready and set for the next phase of their journey!</span></p><hr /><h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>The Role</strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Joining a collaborative team of 4, you'll report directly to the Senior Finance Manager (SFM) and CFO, playing a critical role in ensuring the company's financial records are in top shape ready for Audit next year. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Conducting bank reconciliations in their new accounting system (Xero) to ensure accuracy.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Tracking and digitising paper records while resolving any discrepancies.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Taking ownership of statutory accounts and collaborating with the SFM to prepare for the audit.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Partnering with the SFM and CFO on ad-hoc projects and driving solutions.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">VAT Reports - ensuring calculated correctly </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Support the SFM with system improvements </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Analysing findings and supporting the wider finance team with follow-up actions.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Business partner with stakeholders and wider teams across the business</span></li></ul><hr /><h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">ACA/ACCA qualified, with training and experience in a Practice environment.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with audit standards.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">A meticulous eye for detail and a natural ability to dig deep into data.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Excellent communication and collaboration skills - you thrive as part of a team.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">A flexible, proactive mindset to tackle challenges and adapt to changing priorities.</span></li></ul><hr /><h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>What's in It for You?</strong></span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">The chance to join a growing international retailer at an exciting point in their journey.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">The opportunity to make a real impact, shaping the company's audit processes and financial practices.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">A supportive and dynamic team environment with plenty of career development opportunities.</span></li></ul><hr /><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>Apply Now!</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong><br /></strong>If you're ready to bring your audit expertise to a thriving retail business and enjoy the challenge of helping them prepare for their first audit, we'd love to hear from you!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">BBBH32169</span></p>