Financial Reporting Accountant

Financial Reporting Accountant (12-Month Contract) | Up to £60,000 | Hybrid | St Helens
A well-established and rapidly expanding FMCG organisation in St Helens is searching for a talented Financial Reporting Accountant to join their thriving finance team on a 12-month temporary contract. This business has built its reputation on innovation, quality, and an inclusive, people-first culture - where collaboration, flexibility, and employee wellbeing truly matter. With fantastic benefits, a supportive environment, and an exciting growth journey ahead, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
The Role:
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Reporting Accountant will be a key player in delivering accurate, insightful, and timely financial reporting to underpin critical business decisions. This is a great chance to work within a dynamic finance team while enjoying a hybrid working pattern for that all-important work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:

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  Preparation of statutory accounts in line with relevant accounting standards
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  Supporting year-end and interim audit processes, acting as the key contact for external auditors
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  Ensuring robust financial controls are maintained and documented
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  Preparing technical accounting papers where required
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  Month-end reporting activities, including reconciliations and journals
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  Preparing consolidated accounts for group reporting
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  Balance sheet reviews and reconciliations
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  Providing financial analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders
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  Assisting with the implementation of new accounting standards or group policies
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  Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across reporting processes

Why join this team?
Fantastic, collaborative team culture - people genuinely support each other
Flexible hybrid working - balancing office teamwork with home focus days
Competitive salary up to £60,000
Exposure to a thriving, fast-paced FMCG environment
Plenty of opportunities to contribute ideas and help shape best practice
Employee benefits package designed to support wellbeing and personal growth
This role would suit a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with a strong technical reporting background, ideally gained in a complex or group environment, who is looking to work with a brilliant team and add genuine value.
If you're ready to join a business that values people as much as results, this is the perfect opportunity.