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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.

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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.

Preferred Areas for Development
  • 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

Essential Skills and Experience
  • 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

Desirable Experience
  • Experience in the technology or software sector

  • Degree-level education

  • Familiarity with Power BI or similar reporting tools

Additional Information
  • 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.

Company
Signet Resources
Location
Slough, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Contractor
Salary
£275 - £350 per day
Posted
Company
Signet Resources
Location
Slough, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Contractor
Salary
£275 - £350 per day
Posted