Interim Financial Accountant – 6-Month FTC
Location: Hertfordshire – Hybrid, 2–3 days office-based
Contract: 6-Month FTC / Interim (potential to extend)
Start: Immediate / ASAP
Salary: £65-£70k
Are you an experienced and technically strong Financial Accountant looking for your next interim role?
You’ll work in a collaborative division with exposure to senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and group-level finance, offering a broad and varied role that adds real value.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Control & Reporting
*Prepare monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations and support quarterly review meetings
*Prepare VAT returns and reconciliations
*Contribute to Cashflow consolidation and variance analysis
*Support Year-End Reporting including Stat Packs, Stat Adjustments, and TB-to-Stats mapping
*Perform Tax analysis, including Corporation Tax
*Prepare Month-End reporting into the Group Control Team
*Prepare Bonus accruals aligned to business schemes and expected performance
Compliance, Controls & Risk
*Monitor Risk Reporting and support Fraud Risk Assessments
*Report on Expenses and Procurement Card compliance
*Monitor compliance with financial delegation frameworks and controls
*Support review and testing of key financial controls, assessing effectiveness and recommending improvements
Planning, Analysis & Projects
*Support Budgeting, Forecasting, and Business Planning from a Balance Sheet and Cashflow perspective
*Deliver data analysis and reporting across various areas
*Support Internal and External Audit, including preparation of technical papers
Candidate Background
*Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with a strong technical and controls background
*3+ years’ experience in a financial accounting role
*Strong knowledge of FRS102
*Hands-on VAT experience
*Confident understanding of accounting principles and concepts
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
*Able to influence and work effectively with senior stakeholders
*Strong leadership qualities and initiative