A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant with a Japanese cultural institution, on a full-time (35 hours per week), 6-month FTC basis. As Financial Accountant you will provide hands-on accounting support to ensure accurate financial records, a clear audit trail, and timely delivery of year-end and audit requirements.There is hybrid working in place at this organisation with 1 day per week required in their central London office.As Financial Accountant, you will:- Prepare and post journals with appropriate supporting documentation- Complete bank, balance sheet and control account reconciliations- Support preparation of statutory accounts and audit schedules, including resolving historic issues- Assist with clearing historic accounting backlogs- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and proceduresThe successful applicant will:- Have significant demonstrable experience in finance, in a similar role- Be a fully qualified accountant or qualified by experience- Be expert level proficiency in excel- Have experience of using Xero- Have experience with VAT, Purchase Order (PO) management, year-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbalIf this sounds like you and you''re keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP! Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information. As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is commi