Interim Accountant

Axon Moore are supporting a leading manufacturing business in the appointment of a Interim Accountant. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting one of the business units, ensuring financial processes are executed consistently and working closely with operational finance, tax, audit, and wider finance teams.

• Supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process for the business unit
• Ensuring accurate and timely balance sheet and profit & loss reporting across assigned cost centres
• Reviewing, supporting, and processing journal entries with appropriate documentation and controls
• Managing fixed asset accounting, including capitalisation and compliance with company policies
• Preparing quarterly reporting packages
• Reviewing trial balances and analysing movements and variances to ensure financial accuracy
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items
• Supporting the preparation of tax packs and corporation tax reporting requirements
• Acting as a key business partner to Operational Finance team, providing high-quality financial support and insight
• Supporting statutory reporting requirements, VAT returns, Intrastat submissions, and other regulatory filings
• Assisting with the preparation of statutory financial statements and tax compliance activities
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly balance sheet reviews
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the business
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency, standardisation, and best practice across finance processes

• Previous experience within financial accounting, management accounting, or a corporate accounting environment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to build relationships and effectively partner with operational and finance stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established in a highly visible finance role, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and broad responsibility across accounting, controls, compliance, and business partnering activities.

The position is a 12-month contract with a flexible start date - whether you're available immediately or need up to a month, both can be accommodated.