Interim Financial Accountant
JOB_53945104798595Job type
TemporaryLocation
LeedsWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Accountancy FirmsPay
(Inside IR35)
Interim Financial Accountant role, West Yorkshire, Hybrid working, £350 - £450, 3 + Months
Your new company
A high-growth, large business operating within a fast-paced environment are looking for an Interim Financial Accountant. The organisation has undergone significant recent change, with a strong emphasis on tightening financial controls, enhancing reporting accuracy, and delivering a robust year-end process. You will join a collaborative finance team supporting senior stakeholders through a critical reporting period.Your new role
As an Interim Financial Accountant (3+ months), you will take ownership of key financial reporting processes with a strong focus on statutory accounts and audit delivery. This is a hands-on role requiring technical expertise and the ability to operate to tight deadlines.
- Below‑operating‑profit activity including debt/interest, derivatives, restructuring and share‑based compensation
- Holding company accounting and cash accounting
- Fixed asset & lease accounting
- Group consolidation
- Balance sheet governance, working‑capital analysis and assurance
- Month‑end balance sheet analysis and reporting
- Monthly reporting
- Preparation for Group quarterly/annual reporting
- Preparation of IFRS statutory accounts and other statutory submissions
- Delivery of accurate monthly/quarterly results aligned with group policy and SOX/internal controls
- External reporting support and financial information delivery
- Process improvement & efficiency initiatives across finance operationsWhat you'll need to succeed
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
- Proven experience in delivering statutory accounts and year-end audits
- Strong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP / IFRS essential)
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems advantageous
- Competitive day rate up to £450 per day umbrella inside IR35
- Immediate start with a 3 + month assignment
- Opportunity to work in a high-growth, commercially driven business
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and complex reporting environment
- Hybrid working, 2 days in the office Monday & Wednesday and the rest working from home
What you need to do now
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Interim Financial AccountantJOB_539451047985952026-05-192026-08-18
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