Audit Support and Financial Control Accountant (6 month FTC)

Audit Support and Financial Control Accountant - Llansanttfraid

Temporary 6 months Interim - Llansantffraid (Hyrbid)

Wynnstay is seeking an experienced finance professional to provide additional support to the Financial Control team during a period of increased activity.

The primary focus of the role is to support external audit preparation, review and enhance financial controls, strengthen balance sheet integrity, and assist with month-end reporting activities across the Group.

The role will work closely with the Group Financial Controller, Finance Managers and wider finance team to ensure key financial processes operate effectively, reconciliations are completed and reviewed on a timely basis, audit requirements are efficiently managed, and financial records remain accurate and robust.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across multiple entities and finance processes.

Responsibilities

Act as a key member of the finance team supporting year-end and interim audit activity. Prepare audit schedules and support documentation. Coordinate information requests from auditors and ensure timely responses. Review evidence and support files to improve audit readiness. Assist with the resolution of audit queries and action points. Support the implementation of recommendations arising from audit findings. Provide financial analysis and investigative work as required. Support finance-led projects relating to controls, reporting, ERP improvements or process change. Assist with ad hoc projects identified by the Finance Director or Group Financial Controller. Review financial controls and identify gaps, inefficiencies or areas of risk. Support documentation of key financial processes and controls. Assist in developing practical control improvements. Promote consistent financial discipline and best practice across the finance function. Support compliance with internal policies and governance requirements. Assist Finance Managers with month-end close activities. Provide support with reconciliations required for monthly management reporting. Help ensure reporting deadlines are achieved without compromising quality or control. Support the review of control accounts, intercompany balances, accruals and prepayments. Assist in ensuring balance sheet positions are fully supported and appropriately documented. Identify areas where controls can be strengthened and work with process owners to implement improvements. Support periodic balance sheet review meetings and action tracking.

What we're looking for:

Essential:

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or qualified by experience. Strong financial accounting, balance sheet and reconciliation experience. Previous experience supporting external audits. - or direct auditing experience Strong understanding of financial controls and accounting processes. Advanced Excel skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently