Job Description

Job: Financial Accountant (9 Month FTC) Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire Salary: 65k-70k Length of contract: 9 Months
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join a dynamic team in Hatfield on a 9 month FTC.
Responsibilities include:

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS and relevant local GAAP standards.
• Prepare financial documentation and working papers for internal and external purposes, ensuring completeness and audit-readiness.
• Manage month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and preparation of supporting documentation.
• Ensure financial records and statements comply with legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements.
• Analyse practices and suggest improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and process documentation.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to assist with business decision-making.
• Demonstrate flexibility in supporting wider finance team responsibilities as needed.

The ideal candidate:

• ACCA or ACA qualified or equivalent, with at least 2 years of experience in a financial accounting or audit role.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS standards and UK GAAP.
• Strong Excel skills with knowledge of ERP systems.
• Proven ability to manage month-end close processes and reconciliations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the job
Contract Type: CONTRACTOR
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: Accountant
Industry: Accountancy
Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Hatfield CONTRACTOR
Job Reference: UJ0K0P-FA65D8C4
Date posted: 24 June 2025
Consultant: Amelia Laird northern-home-counties accountancy-finance/accountant 2025-06-24 2025-07-24 accountancy Hatfield Hertfordshire GB GBP 65000 70000 70000 YEAR Robert Walters https://www.robertwalters.co.uk https://www.robertwalters.co.uk/content/dam/robert-walters/global/images/logos/web-logos/square-logo.png true