Interim Financial Accountant

Your new role

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established finance team in a key role supporting the integrity of financial reporting. As Financial Accountant, you will take responsibility for general ledger activities, ensuring accurate financial records and supporting both month-end and year-end processes.

You will play a vital role in maintaining compliance with accounting standards, supporting audit requirements, and contributing to continuous improvement across finance processes. This is a varied position offering exposure to both statutory and management reporting, with the opportunity to add value through process enhancements and strong financial control.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and post journals and support the month-end close process

Create and implement a new balance sheet reconciliation process

Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness

Assist with the preparation of management accounts and statutory financial statements

Support external and internal audit processes and ensure audit readiness

Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls

Contribute to ongoing process improvements within the finance function

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across the general ledger

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in a Financial Accountant or similar role

Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting standards

Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations

Confident using Excel and finance systems/ERP tools

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines

What you'll get in return

Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home)

Accessible office location with great transport links

Exposure to a broad range of financial reporting activities

Opportunities to contribute to process improvement and development

A supportive and collaborative team environment

An opportunity for the role to become permanent

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