Interim Financial Accountant
London (Hybrid)
£500-£600/day (inside IR35) or £90,000-£100,000 FTC
12 months | ASAP start

A London-based insurer is undertaking a significant merger project, bringing together multiple insurance entities as part of a wider group integration.

They are looking for a hands-on Interim Financial Accountant to support the consolidation of financials and delivery of group reporting, working closely with senior finance leadership on a high-profile transformation.

This is a key role within the project, requiring someone who can get into the detail quickly and deliver with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Group Consolidation & Reporting
*Consolidate multiple trial balances into a group financial model
*Produce:
*Consolidated trial balance
*Primary financial statements aligned to the future structure
*Perform and document:
*Intercompany eliminations
*Accounting policy adjustments
*Support development of:
*Group management accounts
*Statutory-ready financial statements
*Build and enhance Excel-based consolidation models

Technical Accounting & Advisory
*Support technical accounting assessments relating to the merger
*Document key accounting judgements and treatment decisions
*Assist across broader reporting areas (e.g. regulatory, tax, statutory)
*Contribute to integration planning and financial governance design

Operational / Hands-On Delivery
*Work closely with finance teams to:
*Resolve ledger and reconciliation issues
*Ensure data integrity across entities
*Support audit queries and evidence gathering
*Assist with day-to-day financial reporting delivery where required

Experience & Skills
*Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
*Strong experience in:
*UK GAAP (FRS102 / FRS103)
*Financial accounting / group reporting
*Experience with:
*Trial balance consolidation (preferred)
*Multi-entity environments
*Advanced Excel skills (including consolidation models)
*Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. financial services)
*Exposure to finance transformation or integration projects beneficial

Additional Information
*Working alongside Finance Directors, finance teams and external advisors
*Initial focus on consolidation and reporting readiness
*Opportunity to play a key role in a live merger / integration project
*Fast-moving interview process (2 stages)