Job type
TemporaryLocation
ExeterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£ CompetitiveClosing date
6 Nov 2025
Interim Financial accountant job in Exeter
Job Title: Interim Financial Accountant
Location: Exeter, UK
Job Type: Full-Time, Interim (Hybrid working – 4 days a week onsite)
Duration: Start ASAP - Up to 6 Months
Job Type: Full-Time, Interim (Hybrid working – 4 days a week onsite)
Duration: Start ASAP - Up to 6 Months
Rate: Up to £350 per day
Overview:
Hays are seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive Interim Financial Accountant to support a new dynamic finance team in Exeter, Devon. This role is critical in ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective oversight of financial operations across multiple entities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and support the junior financial accountant responsible for the overseas entity and associated branches
- Ensure sound application of basic accounting principles and practices
- Manage tax preparation duties and payroll processing, liaising with external tax advisors as needed
- Lead financial control activities, including monthly analysis and variance reporting
- Review account and bank reconciliations for accuracy and completeness
- Oversee invoice processing, payments, and financial calculations
- Ensure accurate financial data entry into accounting systems
- Manage and plan detailed cash flow forecasts
- Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts and audit schedules
- Liaise with external auditors, providing documentation and support
- Recommend improvements to financial processes and internal controls
- Prepare monthly financial reports for sub-entities and branches
- Collaborate with project and country management teams to resolve financial queries and performance issues
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Financial Accountant, ideally within a multinational organisation
- Strong proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office, and financial software
- In-depth knowledge of UK accounting and tax regulations
- Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
- Ability to mentor and develop junior staff
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a well-established organisation, offering a hands-on role with strategic visibility and the chance to lead key financial processes during a critical period.
