Financial Accountant Interim
Posted Today by Cedar
£425 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London
Summary: Cedar is seeking an Interim Financial Accountant for a leading PE-backed Infrastructure business. This role involves managing core financial accounting activities and assisting the Financial Controller with various projects. The position is a 6-month contract requiring hybrid work with regular attendance at the London office. The daily rate offered ranges from £375 to £425.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the delivery of core financial accounting, reporting, and control activities across the business
- Preparing monthly management accounts, period-end reporting, and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring all outputs are accurate and delivered to deadline
- Producing statutory accounts and supporting external reporting requirements in line with regulatory and Group standards
- Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of key financial records and accounts
- Supporting month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation and submission of VAT returns and other regulatory filings
- Acting as a key contact for external auditors, supporting the year-end audit process and reconciling audited figures to management accounts
- Maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring compliance with internal policies, Group control frameworks, and accounting best practice
Key Skills:
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant
- Strong financial accounting experience within a complex environment
- Knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP would be advantageous
- Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
- Available to start at short notice or immediately available
Salary (Rate): £425 per day
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Cedar is partnering with a leading PE-backed Infrastructure business to appoint an Interim Financial Accountant.
This hands-on interim role will involve taking ownership of core financial accounting activities and supporting the Financial Controller with various project-related tasks.
The assignment is offered for an initial 6-month contract on a hybrid basis, with regular attendance at the London office, and is paying £375 – £425 per day.
The Company
A PE-backed Infrastructure business with a strong track record of growth and expansion throughout the UK.
The Role
This Interim Financial Accountant role combines technical financial accounting, regulatory reporting, and balance sheet management. Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the delivery of core financial accounting, reporting, and control activities across the business
- Preparing monthly management accounts, period-end reporting, and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring all outputs are accurate and delivered to deadline
- Producing statutory accounts and supporting external reporting requirements in line with regulatory and Group standards
- Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of key financial records and accounts
- Supporting month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation and submission of VAT returns and other regulatory filings
- Acting as a key contact for external auditors, supporting the year-end audit process and reconciling audited figures to management accounts
- Maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring compliance with internal policies, Group control frameworks, and accounting best practice
Your Profile
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant
- Strong financial accounting experience within a complex environment
- Knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP would be advantageous
- Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
- Available to start at short notice or immediately available
Compensation & Benefits
- £375 – £425 per day, 6-month contract
- Hybrid working model with London office presence, typically 3 days per week in the office