Company Accountant – 12‑month Fixed‑Term – Hybrid – up to £55k

About the role

Robert Half is partnering with a leading infrastructure and services business to hire a Company Accountant on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. Working hybrid (three days onsite, two days remote) in Newcastle upon Tyne, you will join a high‑performing finance team and take ownership of accounting for a portfolio of business activities.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and financial commentary.
• Support the delivery of statutory accounts and act as a key contact during audit processes.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow planning activities.
• Manage general ledger activities, ensuring accurate transactions, journals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Prepare VAT, tax‑related information, and other statutory financial submissions.
• Oversee balance‑sheet reconciliations and maintain robust financial controls.
• Provide technical accounting insight on complex matters and build strong relationships with internal teams and external advisors.

Required profile

• Qualified or nearly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
• Confidence preparing statutory accounts and supporting audit processes.
• Good understanding of accounting standards and financial controls.
• Proficient Excel skills with the ability to analyse financial data effectively.
• Experience within infrastructure, construction, regulated services or similar sectors is advantageous.

Required skills

• Excel
• VAT preparation
• Statutory accounting
• General ledger management
• Financial reporting
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Cash‑flow planning
• Balance‑sheet reconciliation

What we offer

• Competitive salary £48k‑£55k (DOE).
• Hybrid working model.
• Potential for a longer‑term permanent position after the contract.