About this role
Orka Financial is recruiting a UK&I Financial Accountant for a six-to-nine-month fixed-term contract with an established organisation in Reading. This is a full-time hybrid opportunity paying £22,000–£27,000 per annum, with the possibility of a permanent role as the team develops.
The opportunity
This is a strong first or early step for someone building a career in finance. You will join a supportive accounting team and gain practical exposure to month-end routines, financial controls, reporting and day-to-day collaboration with colleagues across a varied business.
What you will do
- Help colleagues resolve accounting queries and keep routine finance activity moving accurately.
- Support trading and month-end processes, including the preparation of management information.
- Assist with new-location setup, budget uploads and related finance communications.
- Maintain and strengthen controls around recurring accounting processes.
- Prepare and review balance-sheet reconciliations using BlackLine.
- Maintain fixed-asset records and supporting schedules.
- Provide flexible support to senior accountants and wider finance stakeholders.
What we are looking for
You may be a recent finance or accounting graduate, or already have some relevant workplace experience. You will need a sound understanding of basic accounting principles, confidence with Excel functions such as pivot tables, XLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH and SUMIFS, and a practical approach to solving problems.
Clear communication, good organisation and a collaborative attitude are important. You should be keen to take responsibility for your development and interested in working toward ACA, ACCA or a similar professional qualification, with study support available.
If you are looking for broad accounting exposure in a hybrid Reading-based role, please apply through Orka Financial quoting reference HH28.