Job Title: Financial Accountant (Interim to Permanent) Location: St Albans Salary: £28.00 - £31.00 per hour Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday finishing at 4.30pm Contract Type: Interim to Permanent Overview:We are seeking a highly capable Financial Accountant to join a thriving finance team in a pivotal role with the potential to become permanent. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is comfortable working across a broad range of financial responsibilities.Key Responsibilities: Preparation of year-end financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards Preparation and submission of various financial returns Management and accounting of Fixed Assets and Work-in-Progress (WIP), supporting c.£100m of planned capital projects Oversight of cash management, working capital, and treasury activities Balance sheet reconciliations, including complex financial education (FE) accounting entries Supporting the preparation of management accounts as needed Assisting with the implementation of a new finance system, including process improvement and system testingRequirements: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Strong technical accounting knowledge, including fixed assets and capital project accounting Proven experience preparing financial statements and managing financial returns Treasury and working capital management experience Comfortable working in a fast-pac