Interim Financial Accountant

Morgan McKinley are supporting an FMCG business during a critical phase of transformation and system change and are seeking an audit-trained Interim Financial Accountant for a 3 month contract to stabilise and strengthen the Controlling function.

This is a hands-on delivery-focused role suited to someone who can hit the ground running take ownership of core controls and keep the engine running while wider transformation work is underway.

This role is paying £350 a day inside IR35 with hybrid working available.

Responsabilities

Own the month-end close and deliver accurate results to tight deadlines

Produce clear P&L commentary across key cost areas

Lead balance sheet reconciliations, review and sign off critical accounts

Manage the Fixed Asset Register and oversee depreciation and movements

Oversee Accounts Payable controls and supplier reconciliations

Support bank reconciliations across multiple entities

Maintain and tighten financial controls and process documentation

Operate confidently across dual ERP environments

Act as a key contact for audit queries and year-end readiness

Deliver ad-hoc analysis to senior finance stakeholders

What We're Looking For

Audit-trained qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Strong controlling background within FMCG, retail or another high-volume consumer environment

Proven experience owning the balance sheet

Comfortable working in change, transformation or system-heavy environments

Hands-on, detail-driven and commercially aware

Able to start quickly and add value immediately