Interim Financial Accountant
Posted 1 day ago by 1772177401
£500 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Cheltenham
Summary: The role of Interim Financial Accountant involves supporting a consulting firm during a critical reporting period, focusing on year-end, statutory reporting, and audit deliverables. The position requires a technically proficient and hands-on qualified accountant who can integrate quickly into a fast-paced finance environment. The successful candidate will lead financial reporting processes and collaborate with various teams to ensure accuracy and compliance. This is a key contract role that demands the ability to meet tight deadlines effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead month-end and year-end financial reporting processes
- Preparation of statutory accounts under UK GAAP / IFRS
- Liaison with external auditors and management of audit queries
- Balance sheet reconciliations and control reviews
- Support with technical accounting papers and policy documentation
- Review and improve financial controls and reporting processes
- Partner with wider finance and operational teams to ensure accurate reporting
Key Skills:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Strong technical accounting background
- Proven experience delivering statutory accounts and supporting audits
- Confident operating in a contract/interim capacity
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work to strict deadlines
- Advanced Excel skills
Salary (Rate): £500 daily
City: Cheltenham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Consulting
The Opportunity:
We are supporting a well-established consulting firm with the appointment of an experienced Financial Accountant on an interim basis. This is a key contract role covering a critical reporting period, supporting year-end, statutory reporting and audit deliverables.
The role will suit a technically strong, hands-on qualified accountant who can quickly embed into a fast-paced finance function and deliver to tight deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead month-end and year-end financial reporting processes
- Preparation of statutory accounts under UK GAAP / IFRS
- Liaison with external auditors and management of audit queries
- Balance sheet reconciliations and control reviews
- Support with technical accounting papers and policy documentation
- Review and improve financial controls and reporting processes
- Partner with wider finance and operational teams to ensure accurate reporting
Candidate Profile
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Strong technical accounting background
- Proven experience delivering statutory accounts and supporting audits
- Confident operating in a contract/interim capacity
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work to strict deadlines
- Advanced Excel skills
