Financial Accountant (Maternity Cover)
CV-LibraryKingston upon Hull, City of Kingston upon HulltemporaryPosted: 21 September 2026
Apply NowKingston Recruitment are currently looking to recruit a Financial Accountant to join a well-established organisation on a maternity cover contract. The role can be based in West Hull and offers a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
Working as part of a wider finance function, you will take ownership of the end-to-end General Ledger process, ensuring accurate financial reporting, reconciliations and compliance with accounting standards. You will also work closely with stakeholders and finance teams across different locations throughout Europe..
THE ROLE
As Financial Accountant, your responsibilities will include:
* Owning the end-to-end General Ledger process, from transactions through to final reporting.
* Reconciling accounts, posting journal entries and maintaining an accurate General Ledger.
* Preparing and analysing financial information, including P&L, balance sheets, cash flow and other financial reports.
* Delivering accurate financial statements and reconciliations in line with reporting requirements.
* Ensuring compliance with IFRS, internal controls, company policies and relevant accounting legislation.
* Providing technical accounting advice and acting as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders.
* Working closely with finance colleagues and teams across Europe and other locations.
* Performing quality checks and helping to ensure accounting processes are delivered in accordance with agreed standards and procedures.
* Supporting internal and external audits and helping to resolve any audit findings.
* Identifying inefficiencies and contributing to improvements across accounting processes.
* Supporting the implementation of effective solutions and driving quality and efficiency within the finance function.
* Acting as a key contact for accounting queries and escalating issues where appropriate.
* Coaching and supporting colleagues to help strengthen capability within the wider team.
* Maintaining strong working relationships with Business Unit Controlling teams and other key business contacts.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will ideally have:
* Previous experience working as a Financial Accountant, with strong General Ledger experience.
* A professionally recognised accounting qualification such as ACA or ACCA, or be part-qualified.
* Good knowledge of IFRS and audit processes.
* Experience using SAP ECC/S4 and Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel.
* Previous experience working within a cross-cultural, matrix organisation.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
* The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* A collaborative approach and confidence working with colleagues and teams across different locations.
* A commitment to accuracy, compliance, integrity and strong business ethics.
* A proactive approach to continuous improvement and developing others.
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✔ REC-qualified team with 120+ years of combined recruitment experience
✔ Trusted by top local employers across the Humber region
✔ Specialists in Commercial, Manufacturing & Technical recruitment
✔ Permanent, temporary, and fixed-term recruitment solutions
✔ Honest, transparent service from a local agency where people truly matter
Kingston Recruitment Ltd acts as an Employment Business for temporary positions and an Employment Agency for permanent positions.
If you have not heard from us within 14 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your details may be retained for consideration against future suitable vacancies
Working as part of a wider finance function, you will take ownership of the end-to-end General Ledger process, ensuring accurate financial reporting, reconciliations and compliance with accounting standards. You will also work closely with stakeholders and finance teams across different locations throughout Europe..
THE ROLE
As Financial Accountant, your responsibilities will include:
* Owning the end-to-end General Ledger process, from transactions through to final reporting.
* Reconciling accounts, posting journal entries and maintaining an accurate General Ledger.
* Preparing and analysing financial information, including P&L, balance sheets, cash flow and other financial reports.
* Delivering accurate financial statements and reconciliations in line with reporting requirements.
* Ensuring compliance with IFRS, internal controls, company policies and relevant accounting legislation.
* Providing technical accounting advice and acting as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders.
* Working closely with finance colleagues and teams across Europe and other locations.
* Performing quality checks and helping to ensure accounting processes are delivered in accordance with agreed standards and procedures.
* Supporting internal and external audits and helping to resolve any audit findings.
* Identifying inefficiencies and contributing to improvements across accounting processes.
* Supporting the implementation of effective solutions and driving quality and efficiency within the finance function.
* Acting as a key contact for accounting queries and escalating issues where appropriate.
* Coaching and supporting colleagues to help strengthen capability within the wider team.
* Maintaining strong working relationships with Business Unit Controlling teams and other key business contacts.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will ideally have:
* Previous experience working as a Financial Accountant, with strong General Ledger experience.
* A professionally recognised accounting qualification such as ACA or ACCA, or be part-qualified.
* Good knowledge of IFRS and audit processes.
* Experience using SAP ECC/S4 and Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel.
* Previous experience working within a cross-cultural, matrix organisation.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
* The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* A collaborative approach and confidence working with colleagues and teams across different locations.
* A commitment to accuracy, compliance, integrity and strong business ethics.
* A proactive approach to continuous improvement and developing others.
Please follow us on X to get our latest job alerts! @KingstonRecLtd and our company page on LinkedIn.
✔ REC-qualified team with 120+ years of combined recruitment experience
✔ Trusted by top local employers across the Humber region
✔ Specialists in Commercial, Manufacturing & Technical recruitment
✔ Permanent, temporary, and fixed-term recruitment solutions
✔ Honest, transparent service from a local agency where people truly matter
Kingston Recruitment Ltd acts as an Employment Business for temporary positions and an Employment Agency for permanent positions.
If you have not heard from us within 14 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your details may be retained for consideration against future suitable vacancies