Accountant

We are seeking an immediately available, qualified Management or Financial Accountant to join on a short-term contract in a fast-paced environment. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can quickly embed themselves and take ownership of key finance processes. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the month-end close, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of journals and balance sheet reconciliations - Take ownership of resolving legacy issues and ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and up to date - Support the transition and alignment of financial data across systems, ensuring consistency and integrity - Oversee purchase ledger and sales ledger activities, including review and resolution of aged balances - Manage bank reconciliations, payments, and provide clear visibility on cash positions - Strengthen processes and controls to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and overall financial governance Key Requirements: - Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent) - Proven experience in a hands-on Management or Financial Accountant role within a fast-paced environment - Strong technical accounting skills, particularly in reconciliations, data integrity, and process improvement - Immediately available or able to start at short notice, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach Key Details: - Location: Portsmouth -Working Pattern: on-site - Salary: £230 - £270 p/d (umbrella) - Contract: 8-12 weeks All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010. Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at