Interim Financial Accountant

Interim Financial Accountant

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£400 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, England, United Kingdom
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Accounting Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) Associate Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Finance Financial Accounting Financial Statements Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Income / Revenue International Financial Reporting Standards Journals Month-End Closing Revenue Recognition Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder Management Value-Added Tax VAT Returns

Summary: This role is for an Interim Financial Accountant within a high-performing finance team at a global leader in financial intelligence based in London. The position involves preparing financial statements, managing VAT returns, supporting payroll entries, and collaborating with auditors. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRS and excellent communication skills. A relevant accounting qualification is required for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparing and reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements in line with reporting standards
  • Managing VAT returns and resolving tax-related queries
  • Supporting payroll-related journal entries and bonus/commission accounting
  • Collaborating with internal teams and external auditors during audits
  • Participating in month-end and year-end close processes
  • Driving improvements and efficiencies in reporting processes
  • Engaging with key stakeholders across finance, legal, compliance, and operations

Key Skills:

  • Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP / IFRS (US GAAP desirable)
  • Experience with revenue recognition accounting policies
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities
  • Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent international qualification

Salary (Rate): £400.00/daily

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Your new company

A global leader in financial intelligence, empowering investors and businesses with trusted data, research, and analytics. Operating across multiple regions, the company combines rigorous reporting standards with innovative tools to support smarter decision-making.

Your new role

This London-based role is part of a high-performing finance team and includes:

  • Preparing and reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements in line with reporting standards
  • Managing VAT returns and resolving tax-related queries
  • Supporting payroll-related journal entries and bonus/commission accounting
  • Collaborating with internal teams and external auditors during audits
  • Participating in month-end and year-end close processes
  • Driving improvements and efficiencies in reporting processes
  • Engaging with key stakeholders across finance, legal, compliance, and operations

What you'll need to succeed

Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP / IFRS (US GAAP desirable)Experience with revenue recognition accounting policies Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent international qualification

What you need to do now

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