Interim Financial Accountant

The Opportunity

An established international organisation is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant to join a collaborative finance function supporting multiple business entities across the UK.

You'll play a key role in financial reporting, statutory accounts preparation, tax compliance, balance sheet integrity and external audit coordination, whilst working closely with finance and operational stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate month-end journals, reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items.
• Support the preparation of monthly management and financial reporting.
• Prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with UK accounting standards.
• Coordinate information requests from external auditors and ensure audit deadlines are achieved.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Support quarterly tax reporting and corporation tax calculations.
• Assist with group reporting requirements and consolidation submissions.
• Review and approve finance-related payment runs in line with internal controls.
• Work collaboratively with finance business partners and wider business teams to improve reporting processes and controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

About You

You'll be a proactive finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has a strong eye for detail.

We're looking for someone with:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Experience in financial accounting, statutory reporting or external audit.
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP (FRS102); IFRS exposure is advantageous.
• Experience preparing VAT returns and supporting tax reporting.
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation and month-end reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• ERP experience is beneficial but not essential.