Financial Accountant Immediate Start

Job Title: Financial Accountant – 6-Month Contract
Location: Slough, UK (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary (6 months)

A leading international provider of enterprise software solutions for the travel industry is seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join its Finance team on a six-month temporary basis. This is a key role supporting the Group Financial Controller in the preparation, analysis, and presentation of financial data critical to the decision-making process at senior levels.

This role is well-suited to an experienced accountant with a strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and hands-on experience using Xero accounting software. You will take ownership of one of the Group’s trading entities, ensuring accuracy in financial records and compliance with relevant standards.

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes including journal entries, payroll, R&D accounting, and intercompany transactions.

• Take full ownership of revenue recognition for one of the trading entities, ensuring correct application of accounting standards from order through to invoicing.

• Perform reconciliations of financial statement line items and provide detailed variance analysis to budget.

• Maintain accurate accounting records for P&L and balance sheet activities.

• Oversee and update the Group’s financial model with historical and forecast data.

• Assist with Group payroll forecasting and cash flow management.

• Manage financial operations for the Australian legal entity.

• Support statutory reporting, tax filings, audit preparation, and compliance with accounting standards.

• Contribute to group-level reports and provide support for annual budget preparation.

• Statutory accounts preparation for UK entities

• Presentation of P&L and variance analysis in management review meetings

• Client profitability and performance analysis

• Wider involvement in Group consolidation and reporting

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

• Minimum of 2 years in a similar financial accounting role

• Proven experience with revenue recognition and its application in complex business models

• Strong proficiency in Xero accounting software

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (advanced level)

• Analytical and detail-focused approach with strong commercial awareness

• Ability to work autonomously and meet tight deadlines

• High standard of written and verbal communication

• Proven track record of handling confidential information with discretion

• Experience in the technology or software sector

• Degree-level education

• Familiarity with Power BI or similar reporting tools

• This position is based in Slough, UK. During probation, you will be required to work from the office full-time. A hybrid model (3 days in-office, 2 remote) is available thereafter.

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and able to commute to the Slough office regularly.