Interim Financial Accountant

Interim Financial Accountant

Posted 4 days ago by Robert Walters

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£350 Per day
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London, England, United Kingdom
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Summary: An exciting opportunity for an experienced Interim Financial Accountant has arisen in London, focusing on financial accuracy during a pivotal transformation period. The role involves leading month-end processes, overseeing reconciliations, and managing financial controls within a fast-paced retail environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative finance team and possess strong stakeholder management skills. This position is essential for supporting business transformation initiatives and ensuring compliance during system implementations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the month-end close process, ensuring all deadlines are met.
  • Prepare comprehensive commentary on profit and loss reviews each month.
  • Oversee the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process.
  • Manage the Fixed Asset Register, including additions and disposals.
  • Supervise Accounts Payable activities and maintain financial controls.
  • Assist with bank account reconciliations for various transactions.
  • Review existing financial processes to enhance internal control systems.
  • Work across two ERP systems: Oracle Cloud Fusion and Microsoft Business Central.
  • Submit the monthly Debtor Scorecard with analysis for decision-making.
  • Participate in year-end audits and liaise with auditors.

Key Skills:

  • ACCA, CIMA or CPA qualified.
  • Experience in financial accounting within FMCG or retail sectors.
  • Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships.
  • Experience in ERP systems: Oracle Cloud Fusion and Microsoft Business Central.
  • Understanding of accounts payable processes and general ledger management.
  • Track record of leading reconciliation processes.
  • Background supporting transformation projects or system implementations.

Salary (Rate): £350 daily

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a collaborative and supportive finance team in London during a pivotal period of transformation and system implementation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving retail environment, enjoys working across multiple regions, and is passionate about ensuring financial accuracy and transparency.

What you'll do:

  • As an Interim Financial Accountant based in London, you will be at the heart of the finance function during a critical phase of change.
  • Lead the month-end close process, ensuring all deadlines are met with precision while supporting wider business transformation initiatives.
  • Prepare comprehensive commentary on profit and loss reviews each month, focusing on specific cost categories to provide valuable insights.
  • Oversee the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process by assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and preparing reconciliations for payroll, fixed assets, accruals, and prepayments.
  • Manage the Fixed Asset Register by handling additions, disposals, depreciation recalculations, and ensuring schedules reconcile accurately to the general ledger.
  • Supervise Accounts Payable activities including supplier account reconciliations, purchase order creation, and receipting to maintain robust financial controls.
  • Assist with bank account reconciliations covering accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  • Review existing financial processes regularly to enhance internal control systems, developing detailed process notes and documentation for compliance purposes.
  • Work effectively across two parallel ERP systems-Oracle Cloud Fusion and Microsoft Business Central.
  • Submit the monthly Debtor Scorecard with thorough analysis to the FP&A team to support informed decision-making.
  • Participate actively in year-end audits by liaising with auditors and providing all necessary documentation promptly while responding to ad hoc requests from senior finance leaders.

What you bring:

  • ACCA, CIMA or CPA qualified
  • Demonstrated experience in financial accounting within FMCG or retail sectors. (essential)
  • Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively across diverse teams and functions.
  • Experience in ERP systems- Oracle Cloud Fusion and Microsoft Business Central (essential)
  • Comprehensive understanding of accounts payable processes, general ledger management, fixed asset accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Track record of leading reconciliation processes with coordination or supervisory responsibilities over team members.
  • Background supporting transformation projects or system implementations within complex organisations.

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