Financial Accountant (Contract)

Financial Accountant – (1–2 Month Contract)

A leading, multi-award-winning Entertainment Group is seeking a technically strong, qualified accountant for a 1–2 month contract. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will help finalise year-end accounts, support completion of the audit and assist with statutory filings across the Group.

Operating across the UK and US, the business offers a friendly, collaborative finance team within a fast-paced, creative environment.

This is an office-based role.

Key Responsibilities

• Finalise Group consolidations and year-end statutory accounts using CaseWare.
• Liaise with external auditors, resolve outstanding queries and support audit completion.
• Assist with statutory filings and associated tax workings.
• Review year-end journals, accruals and balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.

Candidate Requirements

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent, having trained and qualified in practice.
• Strong audit background and relevant financial accounting experience.
• Hands-on CaseWare experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Group consolidations, statutory reporting and UK audit and filing requirements.
• Organised, proactive and confident working independently to tight deadlines.
• Strong Excel and communication skills.
• Media or Entertainment experience would be advantageous.

Only applicants whose experience closely matches the requirements will be contacted.