Interim Financial Accountant

Distinct is supporting a fast-paced, multi-site PLC to recruit a Financial Accountant to join the Group Finance team and provide additional support through a busy year-end and audit period. This is a contract until the end of Dec 26. This is a broad, hands-on role requiring someone who can quickly get up to speed, take ownership of key deliverables, and see tasks through to completion.

Working across year-end, financial reporting and month-end activities, you will play an important role in relieving pressure across the existing finance team. The successful individual will be a confident Financial Accountant with strong technical foundations, excellent problem-solving skills and experience operating within a complex, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities Take ownership of key year-end deliverables and support the external audit process Lead the preparation and review of impairment models, including investment impairments Own sub-ledger to Trial Balance reconciliations, including debtors and creditors Lead and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving issues Support month-end close activities across the Group Support the Group consolidation process and year-end financial reporting Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts, including supporting notes and disclosures Provide support with dilapidation accounting and associated calculations Take ownership of issues and proactively drive them through to resolution Work collaboratively with the wider finance team, providing additional capacity during a particularly busy reporting period About You Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA or CIMA – with relevant post-qualified experience Strong technical financial accounting and reporting background Previous experience supporting year-end and external audit processes Confident with balance sheet and sub-ledger reconciliations

Experience of Group reporting and consolidation would be highly advantageous IFRS 16 experience is preferred but not essential

Experience with in a complex, fast-paced organisation, ideally retail, multi-site or another high-volume environment Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and take ownership Able to learn quickly, prioritise effectively and deliver to tight deadlines Positive, pragmatic “can-do” approach and happy to get into the detail when required INDCF Distinct Recruitment Privacy Policy