Accountant - 6-Month Contract

  • Hays
  • Cardiff, South Glamorgan
  • Jan 13, 2026
Seasonal Banking Finance

Job Description

Accountant - 6-month Contract - £28.61 per hour

Hays Senior Finance are currently recruiting for an Accountant in the Greater Cardiff area for a 6-month contract.
Office Based: Ideally office-based, but can be one day from home. They have an early finish on Fridays. Due to the location, you will need to have access to your own vehicle.

Job Description:

  • Period end accounting and reporting
  • Basic entity management accounts packs
  • Consolidated accounts including foreign subsidiaries
  • Preparation for changes in FRS102 effective 1st January (Lease accounting, revenue recognition)
  • Supporting me on taxation matters (UK\EU\US). They don't need US or EU tax knowledge.
  • Preparation of UK VAT returns
  • Preparation of information for audit
  • Preparation of information for inclusion in the statutory accounts (external accountants prepare the actual stats)
  • Work on ad hoc projects or reporting which will include VAT, consolidation, and system improvements.
  • For example, supporting the update of the accounting manual and creation of a VAT manual, dealing with VAT queries.

If you are a part qualified, qualified or QBE Accountant that can start at short notice, please apply and get in touch. #