Job type
TemporaryLocation
SwindonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
Competitive Day Rate
Interim Senior Financial Accountant – Swindon 9–12-Month Contract (Day Rate)
The Organisation
We are working with a large, complex UK‑wide organisation. The name of the organisation will be shared at shortlist stage.
The Role
This is a hands‑on senior financial accounting role, responsible for statutory reporting, technical accounting, and audit delivery across the group. You will act as a key technical lead within finance, supporting high‑quality external reporting and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and reporting requirements.
The role sits within a strong central finance function and works closely with senior stakeholders, external auditors, and specialist teams across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of group and entity statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102)
- Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, managing the audit process from planning through to sign-off.
- Own and maintain accounting policies, ensuring they are clearly documented, up to date, and consistently applied.
- Provide technical accounting advice on complex transactions and balance‑sheet items
- Support analysis and understanding of a large and complex balance sheet, including funds, reserves, and property‑related accounting
- Review and improve financial reporting models, processes, and controls to drive efficiency and quality
- Prepare clear papers and insights for senior management and audit‑level audiences
Skills & Experience Required
- Qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA)
- Strong experience preparing statutory accounts subject to external audit
- Good working knowledge of FRS 102.
- Proven ability to manage audits in complex, multi‑entity environments
- Confident in producing technical accounting papers and explaining issues to non‑finance stakeholders
- Comfortable working independently in an interim capacity and delivering to tight deadlines
- Strong Excel and analytical skills; experience working with large datasets is beneficial.
What you need to do now
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