36 interim accountant jobs found

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Interim Accountant 6 Month Contract Shrewsbury Seymour John is supporting a professional services client based in Shrewsbury who seek to recruit an Interim Accountant for a period of 6 months. The candidate will ideally be practice trained and be familiar with year-end financial accounts. The role is very much an office based role so that full training and support can be given. * To produce year end accounts comprising a profit and loss account, balance sheet and supporting notes and ‘audit’ the figures produced for any errors or omissions * Preparation of year-end financial accounts for limited companies, partnerships, sole traders, charities and trusts. The accounts are produced in excel using data from the system. * Preparation of contract accounts * Providing information in accordance with MTD for Income Tax * Liaising with third parties (e.g. accountants) and clients in providing information and reports as required. * Liaising with internal stakeholders and clients...

We are seeking an experienced Group Accountant to join a growing, private equity–backed group. This is a senior role with responsibility for group reporting, statutory compliance and cash management. This is an interim assignment for approximately 3 months, based on site 3 days per week. These days can be flexible. Key Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Lead the preparation and completion of the group and statutory audits, ensuring deadlines agreed with PE lenders are met Review and prepare FRS102 statutory accounts, providing full supporting schedules to external auditors Produce month-end management accounts and board reports, including detailed variance analysis Submit monthly and quarterly financial results and covenant compliance reports to the PE owners Review and reconcile Audit Packs to financial results prior to submission to auditors Prepare and manage the group and holding company budgets and forecasts Produce and present a weekly group cash flow...

Key responsibilities Manage the financial aspects of projects from initiation through to completion Provide project accounting support, including budgeting, cost tracking, and reporting Prepare and support basic monthly management accounts and variance analysis Assist with budget monitoring and financial performance reporting Identify and implement process improvements within finance operations Work closely with senior finance leadership to support financial controls and reporting Candidate profile Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Experience in project accounting, ideally managing projects end-to-end Experience preparing management accounts and financial reporting Strong process improvement mindset with a methodical approach Comfortable operating in an interim, hands-on environment Desirable Experience within charity, higher education, or not-for-profit organisations Familiarity with restricted funding or grant-based environments Contract...

Engineering Group based in Havant, Hampshire, has a requirement for an interim Management Accountant to support the Group Financial Controller in a period of increased workload, acquisition integration and process improvement. What will the Interim Management Accountant role involve? Reporting to the Group Financial Controller the key responsibilities will include: Production of the monthly management accounts including sales and margin reporting Assisting with the annual budgeting process and providing monthly reforecasts incorporating detailed commentary on any variances Supporting the reparation of monthly and quarterly Board packs Provision of Balance Sheet reporting and reconciliations Ensuring VAT and Tax compliance Suitable Candidate for the Interim Management Accountant vacancy: Applicants for the Interim Management Accountant role will ideally hold a full accountancy qualification with a proven track record of quickly adapting to a new working environment Ability to...

CMA Recruitment Group is exclusively supporting a progressive services business in their recruitment of an Interim Financial Accountant.  This will support the business for a period of c4 months with a focus on seeing them though their audit. What will the Interim Financial Accountant role involve? Working as a senior member of the finance team this role will help ensure the reporting accuracy and will act as a primary contact for the auditors Act as key contact for auditors and technical point of authority within the business, dealing with statutory returns and consolidated reporting Ensure compliance as the business continues to grow and liaise with external advisors to ensure tax compliance Suitable Candidate for the Interim Financial Accountant vacancy: ACA/ACCA qualified with several years experience of working in technically focused finance roles.  Candidates could be practice trained and will need to have gained prior industry experience Excellent communication skills,...

About the job Interim Management Accountant - Bath We're working with a dynamic business in Bath looking for a hands-on Interim Management Accountant to join them during a busy and pivotal period. The duration is approximately 6 months. This role requires someone who's happy to be in the office every day during peak periods, with flexibility to work on a hybrid basis outside of busy times. Ideally, you're someone who genuinely enjoys being in the office, collaborating with stakeholders and being close to the action. What you'll be doing: Full preparation of monthly management accounts Ownership of month-end close - accruals, prepayments, journals, reconciliations Variance analysis and insightful commentary Budgeting and forecasting support Business partnering with operational teams Assisting with year-end processes and audit preparation Balance sheet reconciliations and cashflow reporting Process improvements and supporting finance projects where needed What we're...

Our client is recruiting for a Interim Management Accountant to join their finance team and take ownership of producing accurate financial reporting for a newly acquired entity. This role will suit someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoys taking responsibility for month-end processes. What will the Interim Management Accountant role involve? Preparing monthly management accounts for smaller group entities, including commentary on variances against budget Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations Preparing and posting month-end journals Assisting with annual budgets and periodic reforecasts Reconciling intercompany accounts and reporting monthly results to the wider group Supporting stock control and reconciliation processes, including reviewing stock movements and helping maintain accurate stock-related records Suitable Candidate for the Interim Management Accountant vacancy: Qualified by experience or part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) Strong Excel...

Are you an ambitious financial accounting professional seeking an exciting interim opportunity within a prominent leisure, transportation, and retail organisation? Based in Poole, this dynamic company boasts a turnover of £100 million and is renowned for fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking culture. With a strong market presence and a clear growth trajectory, the organisation values innovation, excellence, and team development. This role offers the chance to work alongside a talented finance team, utilise cutting-edge systems, and make a tangible impact amid a busy, supportive environment. You’ll enjoy flexible hybrid working, competitive pay, and opportunities to showcase your expertise in a stimulating sector. What will the Financial Accountant role involve? Leading the preparation and review of consolidated accounting statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial standards Managing complex intercompany transactions with strategic oversight, supporting...

Role overview: As a Management Accountant at, you'll provide essential management accounting, budgeting and reporting services to support our leadership and operational teams. You'll act as a trusted financial partner-offering expert advice, developing our financial systems, and ensuring that robust controls underpin everything we do. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across a wide range of financial activities, from transactional oversight and cash management to business partnering, audit support, and system development. You will also play a key role in producing high-quality financial information to Boards, Directorates and external partners. What we're looking for: * A qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience * Strong experience in management accounting, ideally within the public sector or a similar environment * Excellent analytical skills with strong systems and Excel capability * A confident communicator...

Accounts Assistant -Interim - Birmingham City Centre Gleeson Recruitment Group is currently working alongside a Business Services Organisation based in Centre of Birmingham as they look to recruit an Accountant Assistant to join their team. Principle Accountability's are as follows: Responsibility for daily bank balance reporting Bank reconciliations Process manual payments and BACS payment runs and direct debit management Processing and posting general journals as part of month end responsibilities Various balance sheet recs and including journal posting and variance analysis Employee expenses Supporting financial accounting team with specific ad-hoc tasks Requirements Proven experience of bank recs and cash management System skills including intermediate excel. Excellent communication skills and ability to identify issues and use initiative to solve problems Self-motivated team player with willingness to help others and go above and beyond their formal role. Exercise the...

I'm working with a Gloucester-based business that is looking to bring in an experienced Group Accountant to support the finance team during a busy reporting period. This is an initial 2-month contract and they need someone who can quickly get up to speed and provide support across group reporting, consolidations, audit and cashflow. The Role: You'll be working closely with the finance leadership team and supporting the wider function with core reporting activities, including: Group consolidations across multiple entities Supporting month-end and group reporting Assisting with the external audit process Producing and improving cashflow reporting and forecasting Helping ensure reporting processes run smoothly during a busy period What they're looking for: Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Previous experience in a Group Accountant or Financial Reporting role Strong consolidation experience Experience working with external auditors Someone comfortable...

Interim Executive Director of Finance Location: Aldgate, City of London (Hybrid working) Contract Type: Interim contract - 12 month FTC Application Deadline: Friday 20th March Are you a strategic financial leader with a passion for making a difference? Join a dynamic team as the Interim Executive Director of Finance. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive financial excellence while supporting individuals who have experienced crisis and trauma. I'm working with a client who are dedicated to empowering adults and children to find safety and purpose through trauma-informed support. Their mission is to foster trusting relationships that enable individuals to build lives beyond crisis. As a key member of their senior leadership team, you will: Lead a dedicated finance team, ensuring compliance and best practices. Provide expert financial advice to the board and contribute to high-level decisions. Develop robust financial policies and oversee financial planning, budgeting and...

Role - Interim Financial Accountant - you will be working for a Central Government Organisation Duration - 3 months (possibility of extension) Start Date - ASAP Rate - £350/day Fully Remote Provide expert support to non‑finance colleagues throughout the Purchase‑to‑Pay (P2P) process, including guidance on the department's core finance system. Deliver training to new users to ensure they can perform their financial responsibilities confidently and effectively. Proactively engage with teams across the organisation to build awareness and understanding of financial policies, controls, processes, and systems, promoting strong financial governance. Prepare monthly cash management templates and collate returns to support accurate daily and monthly cash forecasting. Monitor and report on financial performance, including key metrics such as prompt invoice payment and cash‑forecasting accuracy. Identify opportunities for process improvements and collaborate with colleagues to implement...

Interim Finance Manager Salary: Up to £65,000 Location: Lincolnshire We are supporting a well-established organisation in their search for an experienced Finance Manager to join their finance team for a 3-6 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Accountant to play a key role in strengthening financial reporting, improving processes, and supporting long-term strategic objectives. Working closely with senior stakeholders, this role will be instrumental in delivering high-quality financial reporting and driving improvements across the finance function. Key Responsibilities Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting Lead projects focused on process improvements and reporting enhancements Support financial governance and internal controls across the finance function Partner with internal stakeholders to provide insight and drive better decision-making Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring strong...

Interim Treasury & Exchequer Services Manager Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority Sout West of London to appoint an Interim Treasury & Exchequer Services Manager to oversee the Council's treasury operations and key financial services functions. This is a senior interim role responsible for managing treasury activities alongside core exchequer services including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Insurance. What's on Offer Rate: £394.50 - £500 per day Contract length: 3-6 months initially Full-time Hybrid working Start: ASAP / subject to notice The Role The successful candidate will lead the Council's treasury management activities while overseeing the delivery of key operational finance services. Key responsibilities: Managing the Council's treasury operations including investments, borrowing and cashflow forecasting. Maintaining strong treasury management policies in line with CIPFA Treasury Management Code...

Interim Fixed Assets accountant £400 to £500 a day An interim Fixed Assets Accountant is required to join a local authority in the North West to cover a period of maternity. My client is looking for an experienced Interim with specialist experience in local government fixed asset accounting. As the interim Fixed Assets Accountant, you will work with the wider team to deliver on capital and fixed asset responsibilities over the year-end close-down period and beyond. Key responsibilities of the Interim Fixed Assets Accountant Fixed Asset Accounting over year end close down Collating both capital and fixed asset reports Liaising and managing the relationship with external auditors Essential required skills and experience: Local Authority experience or working experience of the CIPFA code of practice Recent Fixed Assets experience Proven ability to manage external audit relationshipThis is an exciting opportunity to work in take ownership of this piece of work to add value to...

Your new company A global entertainment business operating across film, music and more, with an international group structure spanning multiple territories and currencies. The business works at pace in a creative, commercially driven environment. Following a recent finance system migration to a new ERP, the team is now looking for experienced interim support during a period of transition. Your new role This is a hands‑on, sleeves‑rolled‑up assignment. You'll be clearing a transactional backlog while supporting month‑end, year‑end (March), and improving group reporting across multiple entities and currencies. This is not a spectator role, it's about bringing clarity, control and confidence back into the numbers. Key responsibilities include: Clearing backlog transactions, including bank postings and unreconciled items Supporting month‑end and year‑end close Improving and overseeing multicurrency accounting across the group Supporting production accounting for film and media...

If you are an immediately available Financial Controller looking for an opportunity to join a successful and highly profitable business on an interim basis, this is a fantastic opportunity for you. Our client is multisite business, currently seeking a Financial Controller to join them on an interim basis, reporting directly into their Managing Director and managing their finance team at their head office in Poole, Dorset. What will the Interim Financial Controller role involve? Leading a small finance team, with oversight of all day-to-day finance operations Production of monthly management accounts, including P&L statement and balance sheet Analysis in monthly reporting to identify trends and produce financial forecasts Production of budgets and financial plans Monthly payroll using Xero Liaising with external Accountant, HMRC, customers, suppliers Suitable Candidate for the Interim Financial Controller vacancy: CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified A track record of leading a team...

Account Payable - Solihull - Birmingham Business Park Gleeson Recruitment Group is partnering with an established and welcoming business who are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team on a full time temporary to permanent basis. Description As the Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for: 3 way matching, match, batch and code. Bank Reconciliations Matching PO's Setting up new supplier accounts and upkeep of existing supplier account details Regular reconciliation of supplier statements, and review of same with Accounts AssistantProfile To be successful for the Accounts Payable Specialist role, you must: Be helpful, enthusiastic and committed team player who can learn quickly Be Computer literate with experience with Excel, and Word Have strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure Have high levels of accuracy and close attention to detail, willing to work as required to...