An SME Global Tech / SAAS business are in need of some help to get through year end prior to an exit.
An SME Global Tech / SAAS business are in need of some help to get through year end prior to an exit.
The role is expected to last 3-5 months and will involve group accounts preparation across a small number of European entities.
This city of London based hybrid role is offered between £500-£550 p/day inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities
Year end close:
Own the year end close timetable, preparing and reviewing year end journals, including accruals, prepayments, deferred income, provisions and depreciation
Complete balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare draft statutory financial statements in line with UK GAAP & IFRS
Prepare disclosure notes, supporting schedules and working papers
Prepare consolidation and intercompany eliminations where applicable
Audit and compliance:
Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, preparing audit files and responding to queries promptly
Support the preparation of corporation tax computations and VAT year end reviews, liaising with tax advisers as needed
Identify and recommend improvements to close processes and controls
Person Specification:
Qualified ACA or ACCA with 1-2 years PQE
Proven experience delivering year end close and statutory accounts preparation, ideally in an interim or contract capacity
Strong working knowledge of [FRS 102 / IFRS] and UK statutory reporting requirements
Experience supporting external audits end to end
Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations)
Experience with [ERP / accounting system, e.g. NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Xero, SAP, Oracle]
Able to work independently, prioritise under tight deadlines and hit reporting milestones
Clear communicator, comfortable working with finance colleagues, auditors and non-finance stakeholders