Interim senior financial accountant

Interim Senior Financial Accountant | 10-Month Contract | Outside IR35 South-West: 2 days needed on site £500 per day October 2026-July 2027 (with potential for a small extension)

A large and complex UK organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join the finance team on an interim basis during a critical reporting period.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys operating in a sizeable, multi-entity environment and working closely with senior finance stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Lead statutory accounts preparation and year-end reporting activities ✅ Prepare and review consolidated financial statements ✅ Manage and coordinate external audit processes ✅ Deliver high-quality technical accounting support and advice ✅ Support improvements to financial reporting processes and controls ✅ Build strong relationships across the wider finance function and senior stakeholders

What We're Looking For ✔ ACA / ACCA qualified accountant ✔ Strong statutory accounting and financial reporting experience ✔ Proven consolidation experience within larger, complex organisations ✔ Confident in managing external audit relationships ✔ Advanced Excel skills with strong attention to detail ✔ Experience operating within sizeable corporate, public sector or complex organisational environments

Additional Information

• Charity sector experience is not essential but would be desirable/ useful
• Strong technical accounting and reporting expertise is the priority
• Hybrid working 2 days per week in the office
• Immediate interviews available with a quick turnaround available
• If you're available from October and interested in a high-profile interim assignment, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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