Financial Accountant – Global Consumer (Day Rate)

About the role

We are seeking a technically strong Financial Accountant to join a globally recognised consumer business. The role is a 5‑month contract with the possibility of extension, offering a day rate of £250‑£350 and a hybrid working pattern (2 days in the West London office).

Key responsibilities

• Support month‑end close and financial reporting activities.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts.
• Manage and reconcile complex balance‑sheet areas.
• Assist with audit requirements and respond to stakeholder queries.
• Handle accounting requirements including IFRS 16.
• Partner with wider finance teams to ensure reporting accuracy and compliance.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, especially month‑end and statutory reporting.
• Comfortable working with large data sets and advanced Excel.
• Exposure to audit (practice or industry); US GAAP knowledge is a plus.

Required skills

• IFRS 16
• Advanced Excel
• Large data‑set handling
• Statutory reporting
• Month‑end close processes
• Audit procedures
• US GAAP (advantageous)

What we offer

• Day rate of £250‑£350.
• 5‑month contract with potential extension.
• Hybrid work model (2 days in office).
• Opportunity to work within a high‑performing finance team at a global brand.