Bookkeeper / Management Accountant (Xero)

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance is supporting an Ipswich-based organisation who are seeking a Xero finance professional to rebuild their management reporting, audit the nominal ledger, reconcile balance sheet accounts, produce management and year-end accounts in an ongoing temporary assignment for 3-4 months. Your new role An exciting opportunity for a hands-on finance professional with strong Xero experience to support an organisation through a critical finance transformation and year-end period. Reporting directly to the Finance Lead, you will take ownership of financial reporting, ledger integrity, account management production, and system improvements, helping establish robust financial processes for the future. The tasks will be varied and challenging, covering areas such as: Conduct a full audit and review of the nominal ledger Investigate and resolve ledger discrepancies Reconcile all balance sheet accounts Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data Xero Systems & Process Improvement Act as the organisation's Xero subject-matter expert Review and optimise the current Xero setup Design and implement improved reporting structures Support the integration and implementation of finance add-on applications Lead the introduction of a Purchase Order (PO) system What you'll need to succeed You will possess advanced proficiency in the use of Xero, including report writing and system configuration, alongside experience of management accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and statutory accounts. Ideally, you will be capable of reviewing, auditing and cleansing nominal ledger data, whilst utilising advanced Excel and financial reporting skills to deliver accurate and insightful financial information. This role would suit an experienced AAT-qualified or QBE finance professional with excellent management accounting and Xero systems skills. What you'll get in return As this will be an interim role, you will be paid an hourly rate based on a salary range of £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk