Summary: The Interim Regional Financial Accountant role is a two-month fixed-term contract based in Bradford, focusing on ensuring strong financial controls and accurate reporting for a market-leading manufacturing business. The position involves managing statutory accounts, audit preparation, and overseeing various accounting processes. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Accounting and play a crucial role in financial management during this interim period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the accounting process for non-manufacturing entities within the UK&I region.
• Lead month-end close, including journal entries, intercompany recharges, and variance analysis.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany settlements, and investigate discrepancies.
• Oversee banking processes, including loan and bank reconciliations, interest postings, and third-party payments.
• Maintain and monitor credit card usage, ensuring smooth onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Assist in the preparation of budget and forecast P&Ls for non-manufacturing entities.
• Support statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit processes.
• Implement key controls, policies, and procedures across finance.

Key Skills:

• Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Strong financial control experience and the ability to challenge processes when necessary.
• A problem-solving mindset with experience managing integration projects.
• Confident working autonomously and supporting key reporting deadlines.
• Experience with ERP systems and a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a "can-do" attitude.

Salary (Rate): £55,000.00

City: Bradford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance