Job Title: Assistant Financial Accountant - SCLocation: Hybrid/Fareham (3 days/week on site)Contract Duration: 6 MonthsDaily Rate: £574/day (Umbrella Maximum)IR35 Status: Inside IR35Security Clearance: SC and Sole Uk national The Role: Supports the preparation of audited annual financial statements and external returns, acting as a key coordination point for NAO and other audit bodies.Manages audit liaison activities by maintaining robust reconciliations, preparing audit evidence packs, and providing clear explanations and supporting data for sample requests.Reviews, analyses, and interprets financial data to provide insight to managers, Finance Leadership, and wider finance colleagues, ensuring accuracy of accounts inputs and monthly reconciliations.Provides financial accounting and tax guidance across the organisation, escalating complex issues and engaging with Technical Accounting and Tax Centres of Excellence where required.Ensures compliance with accounting standards, supports implementation of new rules, and works with the business to collate information for VAT returns, losses, special payments, and control Essential: Qualified or working towards qualification with CCAB or CIMA.Good understanding of financial accounting and statutory accountsUnderstanding of up-to-date financial reporting requirements (IFRS, FReM)Competent with Microsoft ExcelStrong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain good working relationships internallyPersonal resilience in dealing with ..... full job details .....