Accountant Darlington – 3 days on site Initial 3 month Contract 37 hours per week   Certain Advantage are working with a global manufacturing leader, they are actively recruiting for a Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant with strong Excel capabilities and hands-on experience across lease accounting, payroll reconciliation, and financial reporting.   You will be taking ownership of key financial close processes, balance sheet reviews, lease accounting, and multi-site financial management operations.   Key Responsibilities Lease Accounting & Audit Support: Own day-to-day lease accounting processes, ensuring strict compliance and supporting successful quarterly audit reviews. Manage monthly payroll journals, reconciliations, and reporting to ensure accurate financial execution. Complete monthly and quarterly corporate reports via Financial Close Manager; manage the complete close-the-books process for the Kent site. Prepare and present Balance Sheet reviews during month-end close meetings; prepare the annual Tax Pack and PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) returns. Analyze monthly Profit in Inventory (PII) variances to provide actionable insights for senior stakeholders. Monitor financial regulations, maintain internal control frameworks, and resolve reporting variances to safeguard data integrity.  Qualifications: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, combined with ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualification (Qualified or Part-Qualified). Strong proficiency in MS Excel is essential. Experience with Oracle, Power BI, and Power Query is highly advantageous. Demonstrated understanding of UK financial regulations, tax packs, lease accounting, and internal control frameworks. Ability to communicate complex financial insights clearly to key business stakeholders.  How to Apply If you are a proactive accountant ready to step into an impactful temporary role, we want to hear from you.   Click Apply Now or send your updated CV directly to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for immediate consideration