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Sheridan Maine - Accounting, Audit & Tax Recruitment

Financial Accountant

On site

Birmingham, United kingdom

£ 55,000 /year

Freelance

24-02-2026

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Skills

Decision-making Accounting

Job Specifications

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT - 6 month Fixed Term Contract

An opportunity for a technically strong accountant to join a growing business with an international footprint.

This 6 month contract will support the Reporting Team for this complex, multi-entity, multi-currency structure. Duties will include:

Assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements and support external audits across various jurisdictions.
Collaborate with global finance colleague and external stakeholders to resolve technical queries and ensure smooth financial operations.
Provide accurate reconciliations, analysis, and reporting to support financial decision-making and compliance
Contribute to daily treasury operations, including cash management, fund transfers, and currency transactions across multiple entities.

The Ideal Candidate

Fully qualified with a sound technical accounting base and a methodical approach (ideal background would be practice/accounts prep)
Practical experience in statutory reporting and financial statement preparation, up to date knowledge of reporting standards
Well organised and systematic with a keen eye for detail.
Given the hybrid working arrangements you must be a self-starter/able to work autonomously but with a communicative and collaborative approach.

This role offers a competitive salary, a well embedded hybrid working arrangement (80%+ remote) and the chance to work with a high calibre, collaborative team.

Applicants must be within easy commuting distance of Birmingham for occasional office days.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

About the Company

Sheridan Maine is a specialist Accounting, Audit, and Tax recruitment consultancy, trusted by clients and candidates across the UK and Texas, USA. We provide expert support and advice for permanent, contract, and interim positions, managing key assignments for a diverse client base - from SMEs to listed companies. With the capability to deliver full end-to-end recruitment solutions, including retained search and advertised selection, we are dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with leading organisations. In April 2... Know more