Job Description

Rate: 400- 425 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Contract: 3-6 months, Full Time

We're seeking an interim Financial Accountant to join a well established finance team, supporting the delivery of high quality financial accounting, statutory reporting and financial controls across a diverse group of entities.

Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team, you'll help ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with statutory requirements, and the effective management of financial controls across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial statements and supporting disclosures in line with IFRS
• Support the delivery of annual audits and liaise with external auditors
• Ensure accurate and timely month end reporting across multiple entities
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations and key control accounts
• Maintain the fixed asset register and oversee depreciation accounting
• Lead VAT returns, CIS submissions and other HMRC compliance requirements
• Support treasury activities including cash management, banking and loan compliance
• Oversee supplier due diligence and financial governance processes
• Produce financial reports for senior management, committees and boards
• Drive process improvements to strengthen financial controls and reporting efficiency
• Manage, coach and develop members of the finance team

Candidate Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience
• Significant experience in a Financial Accountant or similar financial reporting role
• Strong knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and IFRS
• Experience supporting external audits and maintaining strong financial controls
• Excellent reconciliation, reporting and technical accounting skills
• Experience managing or mentoring finance staff
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across finance and operational teams
• Experience within housing, local government or care sectors

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If you're looking for an opportunity where your technical accounting expertise will directly support financial governance, statutory compliance and organisational success, we'd love to hear from you.