Interim Financial Accountant

Rate: £400-£425 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Contract: 3-6 months, Full Time

We're seeking an interim Financial Accountant to join a well established finance team, supporting the delivery of high quality financial accounting, statutory reporting and financial controls across a diverse group of entities.

Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team, you'll help ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with statutory requirements, and the effective management of financial controls across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare statutory financial statements and supporting disclosures in line with IFRS
Support the delivery of annual audits and liaise with external auditors
Ensure accurate and timely month end reporting across multiple entities
Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations and key control accounts
Maintain the fixed asset register and oversee depreciation accounting
Lead VAT returns, CIS submissions and other HMRC compliance requirements
Support treasury activities including cash management, banking and loan compliance
Oversee supplier due diligence and financial governance processes
Produce financial reports for senior management, committees and boards
Drive process improvements to strengthen financial controls and reporting efficiency
Manage, coach and develop members of the finance teamCandidate Requirements

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience
Significant experience in a Financial Accountant or similar financial reporting role
Strong knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and IFRS
Experience supporting external audits and maintaining strong financial controls
Excellent reconciliation, reporting and technical accounting skills
Experience managing or mentoring finance staff
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across finance and operational teams
Experience within housing, local government or care sectorsApply Now
If you're looking for an opportunity where your technical accounting expertise will directly support financial governance, statutory compliance and organisational success, we'd love to hear from you