Interim Financial Accountant

  • Hays
  • Jul 27, 2025
Contractor Banking

Job Description

Interim Financial Accountant - Manchester City Centre - Financial services - Up to £50,000

Job Title: Financial/ Management Accountant (CIMA/ACCA Finalist)

Company Overview:Join one of the UK's fastest-growing financial services firms, renowned for its innovation, agility, and client-centric approach. Our client is looking for an experienced ACA/ACCA/CIMA finalist with experience in financial/ professional services.
Role Summary:As a CIMA or ACCA Finalist, you'll work alongside senior finance leaders in a hands-on role that blends financial reporting, analysis, and strategic insight. We are looking for someone used to working in fast-paced environments, with experience of streamlining processes and system efficiencies.
Key Responsibilities

  • Review key contracts, in order to determine the appropriate assessment and treatment in line with IFRS 15
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
  • Prepare and analyse financial statements and management reports
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling initiatives
  • Liaise across departments to understand performance drivers
  • Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and controls
  • Contribute to ad-hoc projects including systems upgrades and M&A activity
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accounting policies.

Ideal Candidate
  • CIMA or ACCA Finalist/ newly qualified with strong technical knowledge and ambition to qualify
  • 2+ years of relevant finance experience within industry or practice
  • Solid understanding of financial reporting, analysis, and controls
  • Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with financial systems (e.g. Sage, Netsuite, Xero) is a plus
  • Confident communicator and collaborator across functions
  • Solutions-oriented with a keen eye for detail and a proactive mindset

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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