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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Financial Consultant to join our finance team on a six-month fixed-term contract to support the completion of a portfolio of statutory audits. This is a hands-on role working closely with the finance team and external auditors to ensure financial statements and supporting documentation are completed accurately and on time. The successful candidate will be comfortable investigating issues, preparing high-quality audit support, and driving solutions to technical accounting and reporting challenges.

Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end support throughout the external audit process for multiple international entities.
Prepare statutory financial statements and supporting disclosures.
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting audit schedules.
Prepare working papers and actively look for any improvements.
Respond to auditor queries and coordinate the timely provision of supporting evidence.
Investigate historic accounting issues and share findings in a clear manner.
Ensure supporting documentation is complete, accurate, and appropriately referenced.
Work closely with finance stakeholders to resolve accounting and reporting issues.
Support the continuous improvement of financial reporting and audit processes.
Be comfortable in challenging auditors with the support of the Senior Financial Accountant.

Requirements

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent)
Strong financial accounting background
Previous experience supporting statutory audits
Experience in preparing statutory financial statements
Strong understanding of IFRS and/or local GAAP reporting
Excellent balance sheet reconciliation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Excellent Excel skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience using NetSuite
Experience with Dutch Accounting Standards (NL GAAP) and FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
Experience preparing Dutch statutory financial statements
Experience with Caseware or similar financial statement preparation software
Experience working in a multi-entity or international group
Experience reviewing workpapers prepared by others
Experience in improving audit documentation and controls
Experience supporting businesses operating within e-commerce or online retail environments

Skills

IFRS
Local GAAP reporting
Balance sheet reconciliation
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Independent work
Priority management
Excel
Communication
Stakeholder management
NetSuite
Dutch Accounting Standards (NL GAAP)
FRS 102
Caseware
E-commerce
Online retail

Location

London

Work Type

Full-time
6-months fixed-term contract
Hybrid

Experience Level

Experienced

Education Level

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent)

Benefits

30 days holiday (pro rata)
8 UK bank holidays (pro rata)
Pension contribution Scheme (5% from employee, 3% from employer)
Private Medical Insurance (includes travel, vision & dental)
Work from Abroad (one month per year)
Bonus Scheme (discretionary)
Mental Health Support (free, confidential therapy via Spill)
Flexi-Fridays (finish early one Friday per month)
Olstar Events (quarterly meetups, celebrations & socials)
Vibrant Office

About the Company

Avenir Collective is building the future of beauty, personal care, and lifestyle brands.
We're building a new kind of consumer brand platform focused on trusted products, long-term value, and meaningful growth.
We'd love to hear from you if you're excited by building brands, solving problems, and working alongside collaborative, driven people.

Equal Opportunity

Avenir Collective is proud to be a disability-committed employer registered in the UK.
If you identify as having a disability and meet all of the criteria set out in the job description, we would like to support you through the interview stage.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where all employees and applicants can flourish.