An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a highly regulated organisation on an 18-month contract. This Financial Accountant role will play an important part in supporting the delivery of core financial accounting and reporting activities within a complex finance environment. The successful Financial Accountant will be responsible for overseeing key finance processes, supporting annual accounts activity, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across the wider finance function.Working within an established finance team, this role will involve oversight of core operational finance processes, alongside supporting technical accounting activities and maintaining strong financial controlsKey ResponsibilitiesSupport the delivery of financial accounting and reporting, including preparation of annual accounts.Provide oversight of key finance processes including accounts payable and payroll.Support technical accounting activity, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accurate financial reporting.Provide leadership and oversight to a small finance team, including four direct reports.Work closely with the wider finance function to ensure finance processes run efficiently and accurately.RequirementsQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).Strong experience in financial accounting and statutory reporting.Experience overseeing accounts payable, payroll or similar finance ..... full job details .....