Financial Accountant (Temporary - 3 Months)Location: Chesterfield
Contract: 3-month fixed-term (year-end support)
Salary: Up to £65,000
About the RoleElevation Recruitment is working with a growing business in Chesterfield to recruit a highly skilled Financial Accountant on a temporary, three-month contract to support with year-end statutory accounts preparation. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to make an immediate impact and work within a collaborative finance team.
Key Responsibilities*Prepare and review statutory accounts in compliance with UK GAAP.
*Assist with year-end audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.
*Ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger balances and reconciliations.
*Review and post adjusting journal entries and accruals.
*Support the finance team with monthly management reporting and analysis as required.
*Maintain financial controls and support process improvement initiatives.
Candidate Requirements*ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
*Proven experience preparing statutory accounts for limited companies.
*Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP and year-end procedures.
*Experience working with external auditors.
*High attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to meet deadlines.
*Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
*Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks within tight deadlines.
What We Offer*Competitive salary of up to £65k (pro-rata for contract period).
*Short-term contract with the potential to gain exposure to complex year-end processes.
*Supportive and professional working environment.

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