Summary: The role of Interim Financial Accountant involves providing essential interim support during a busy year-end period for a growing business in Eastbourne. The position requires a qualified accountant with strong technical accounting experience to assist with year-end and statutory accounting, as well as audit preparation. This temporary role offers an immediate start and is ideal for candidates who can quickly adapt and deliver results. The contract is expected to last 2-3 months, with potential extensions based on business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide year-end and statutory accounting support, including technical accounting and audit preparation
- Assist with technical accounting projects, particularly around new accounting standards (leases / IFRS 16, revenue recognition)
- Deliver accurate reporting, forecasting, and analysis to support senior management
- Work closely with the Group Finance Controller to ensure deadlines are met during this busy period
Key Skills:
- Strong technical accounting experience, ideally with year-end and statutory accounts exposure / IFRS 16/Leases
- Audit experience preferred, either from practice or industry
- Flexible and adaptable, able to join a small team and deliver results quickly
Salary (Rate): £450 daily
City: Eastbourne
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Detailed Description From Employer:
Financial Accountant - ASAP start Eastbourne, Hybrid 2-3 Months with possible extensions Immediate Start 350 - 450 a day DOE I'm looking for an experienced qualified Technical / Financial Accountant to provide interim support during a busy year-end period, leading up to audit, for a growing Eastbourne-based business. This is a temporary/contract role with immediate start, ideal for candidates who can hit the ground running. Key Responsibilities: Provide year-end and statutory accounting support, including technical accounting and audit preparation Assist with technical accounting projects, particularly around new accounting standards (leases / IFRS 16, revenue recognition) Deliver accurate reporting, forecasting, and analysis to support senior management Work closely with the Group Finance Controller to ensure deadlines are met during this busy period Candidate Requirements: Strong technical accounting experience, ideally with year-end and statutory accounts exposure / IFRS 16/Leases Audit experience preferred, either from practice or industry Flexible and adaptable, able to join a small team and deliver results quickly ASAP start and commitment to see the assignment through to the end Apply today to avoid missing out! Please quote 52095 when calling Alexander Lloyd. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, commercial finance up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent. Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for any other roles which may be of interest.
