Full job descriptionYour new company
A high-growth, large business operating within a fast-paced environment are looking for an Interim Financial Accountant. The organisation has undergone significant recent change, with a strong emphasis on tightening financial controls, enhancing reporting accuracy, and delivering a robust year-end process. You will join a collaborative finance team supporting senior stakeholders through a critical reporting period.

Your new role
As an Interim Financial Accountant (3+ months), you will take ownership of key financial reporting processes with a strong focus on statutory accounts and audit delivery. This is a hands-on role requiring technical expertise and the ability to operate to tight deadlines.


*Below-operating-profit activity including debt/interest, derivatives, restructuring and share-based compensation
*Holding company accounting and cash accounting
*Fixed asset & lease accounting
*Group consolidation
*Balance sheet governance, working-capital analysis and assurance
*Month-end balance sheet analysis and reporting
*Monthly reporting
*Preparation for Group quarterly/annual reporting
*Preparation of IFRS statutory accounts and other statutory submissions
*Delivery of accurate monthly/quarterly results aligned with group policy and SOX/internal controls
*External reporting support and financial information delivery
*Process improvement & efficiency initiatives across finance operations

What you’ll need to succeed
*ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
*Proven experience in delivering statutory accounts and year-end audits
*Strong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP / IFRS essential)
*Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment
*Ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision
*Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
*Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems advantageous
What you’ll get in return
*Competitive day rate up to £450 per day umbrella inside IR35
*Immediate start with a 3 + month assignment
*Opportunity to work in a high-growth, commercially driven business
*Exposure to senior stakeholders and complex reporting environment
*Hybrid working, 2 days in the office Monday & Wednesday and the rest working from home
What you need to do now
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