Interim Financial Accountant

Interim Financial Accountant - 6-Month FTC

Location: Hertfordshire - Hybrid, 2-3 days office-based

Contract: 6-Month FTC / Interim (potential to extend)

Start: Immediate / ASAP

Salary: £65-£70k

Are you an experienced and technically strong Financial Accountant looking for your next interim role?

You'll work in a collaborative division with exposure to senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and group-level finance, offering a broad and varied role that adds real value.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting

• Prepare monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations and support quarterly review meetings
• Prepare VAT returns and reconciliations
• Contribute to Cashflow consolidation and variance analysis
• Support Year-End Reporting including Stat Packs, Stat Adjustments, and TB-to-Stats mapping
• Perform Tax analysis, including Corporation Tax
• Prepare Month-End reporting into the Group Control Team
• Prepare Bonus accruals aligned to business schemes and expected performance

Compliance, Controls & Risk

• Monitor Risk Reporting and support Fraud Risk Assessments
• Report on Expenses and Procurement Card compliance
• Monitor compliance with financial delegation frameworks and controls
• Support review and testing of key financial controls, assessing effectiveness and recommending improvements

Planning, Analysis & Projects

• Support Budgeting, Forecasting, and Business Planning from a Balance Sheet and Cashflow perspective
• Deliver data analysis and reporting across various areas
• Support Internal and External Audit, including preparation of technical papers

Candidate Background

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with a strong technical and controls background
• 3+ years' experience in a financial accounting role
• Strong knowledge of FRS102
• Hands-on VAT experience
• Confident understanding of accounting principles and concepts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to influence and work effectively with senior stakeholders
• Strong leadership qualities and initiative