Interim Accountant

Interim Accountant

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Negotiable
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Onsite
Exeter, Devon
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Accounting Accounting Software Accruals Balance Sheet Bank Reconciliations Budgeting Corporate Tax Financial Accounting Forecasting Income / Revenue Income Statement Internal Controls Journals Microsoft Excel Month-End Closing Stakeholder Management Tax Compliance Technical Accounting Value-Added Tax

Summary: The role of Interim Company Accountant in Exeter involves providing immediate financial support for a growing organization over a 6-month contract. The position requires strong technical accounting skills and the ability to manage various financial tasks, including compliance and month-end close. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently and thrive in a dynamic environment. This is a full-time, on-site role starting as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage month-end close, journals, accruals, reconciliations, and accounting adjustments.
  • Complete bank, balance sheet, and income statement reconciliations.
  • Prepare and submit VAT, corporation tax, and statutory returns.
  • Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and tax regulations.
  • Liaise with external auditors and advisors.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis.
  • Maintain internal controls and contribute to process improvements.

Key Skills:

  • Fully/part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or strong QBE.
  • Solid experience in financial accounting, tax compliance, and month-end.
  • Strong knowledge of UK tax and statutory reporting.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
  • Confident working with stakeholders and external auditors.
  • Proficient in accounting software and Excel.

Salary (Rate): £40,000 yearly

City: Exeter

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Interim Company Accountant (6-Month Contract)Location: Exeter
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 5 days onsite
Start: ASAP
Hays are working with a growing organisation in Exeter is seeking an experienced Interim Company Accountant to provide immediate support across financial accounting, statutory compliance, tax filings, and month-end close. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical skills and the ability to work at pace within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage month-end close, journals, accruals, reconciliations, and accounting adjustments.
  • Complete bank, balance sheet, and income statement reconciliations.
  • Prepare and submit VAT, corporation tax, and statutory returns.
  • Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and tax regulations.
  • Liaise with external auditors and advisors.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis.
  • Maintain internal controls and contribute to process improvements.

Skills & Experience

  • Fully/part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or strong QBE.
  • Solid experience in financial accounting, tax compliance, and month-end.
  • Strong knowledge of UK tax and statutory reporting.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
  • Confident working with stakeholders and external auditors.
  • Proficient in accounting software and Excel.

Ideal Candidate

  • Able to hit the ground running in a hands-on interim role.
  • Experienced with audits, year-end, or tax cycles.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, growing organisation.
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