Interim Qualified Accountant

Interim Qualified Accountant

Posted 1 day ago by Sheridan Maine - Accountancy & Finance Recruitment

£70,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

Summary: This interim role seeks a qualified accountant to support a finance team during a busy period in the Bournemouth area. The position involves taking ownership of core finance processes and assisting with year-end, audit preparation, and forecasting. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, a commercial mindset, and strong communication skills to make a significant impact. This opportunity is suited for someone who enjoys variety and autonomy in their work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting with monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting
  • Assisting with year-end and audit preparation
  • Owning balance sheet reconciliations
  • Helping shape the upcoming strategic plan
  • Working closely with the Finance Director and Group Financial Controller to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Acting as a steady pair of hands during a busy period, bringing calm, clarity, and capability

Key Skills:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Strong technical skills with a commercial mindset
  • Flexible, confident, and able to hit the ground running
  • Proven experience in year-end, audit, management accounts, and forecasting
  • Excellent communicator who’s happy working across teams and functions
  • A genuine team player who’s ready to jump in and add value from day one

Salary (Rate): £70,000.00 yearly

City: Bournemouth

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Looking for an interim role where you can make a real difference? This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys variety, autonomy, and being truly embedded in the business. We’re working with a client based in the Bournemouth area who needs experienced support during a busy period. You’ll be stepping into a key interim role to take the pressure off a stretched finance team, bringing capability, calm, and confidence. You’ll be rolling up your sleeves and taking ownership of core finance processes while supporting the Group Financial Controller and Finance Director with year-end, audit prep, forecasting, and more.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Supporting with monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting
  • Assisting with year-end and audit preparation
  • Owning balance sheet reconciliations
  • Helping shape the upcoming strategic plan
  • Working closely with the Finance Director and GFC to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Acting as a steady pair of hands during a busy period, bringing calm, clarity and capability

What we’re looking for:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Strong technical skills with a commercial mindset
  • Someone flexible, confident, and able to hit the ground running
  • Proven experience in year-end, audit, management accounts, and forecasting
  • Excellent communicator who’s happy working across teams and functions
  • A genuine team player who’s ready to jump in and add value from day one

This interim opportunity is ideal if you enjoy variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact. You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.