Interim Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant | 6 Month FTC | Year-End Support | £54.5K Pro rata

Are you an experienced accountant with strong year‑end expertise looking for your next contract opportunity?

We are working with a Social Housing Association seeking a Financial (Year‑End) Accountant to support their finance team during a critical reporting period. This is a 6‑month fixed‑term contract offering the opportunity to take ownership of year‑end processes and play a key role in delivering accurate statutory and management accounts.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will lead and support the year‑end close process, ensuring all financial reporting requirements are delivered accurately and on time.

• Leading and supporting year‑end close activities
• Preparing and posting journals (accruals, prepayments, adjustments)
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Producing statutory accounts and audit schedules
• Acting as key contact for external auditors
• Supporting month‑end reporting where required
• Reviewing and strengthening financial controls and processes
• Assisting with cashflow, P&L and balance sheet reporting
• Providing ad‑hoc financial analysis and support

We are looking for a technically strong accountant who can work independently and deliver to tight deadlines.

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part‑qualified (or strong QBE)
• Experienced in year‑end close and audit processes
• Technically strong with solid UK GAAP knowledge
• Confident in reconciliations and financial reporting
• Advanced in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, analysis)
• Experienced with accounting/ERP systems
• Detail‑oriented, organised and proactive

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working at pace and taking ownership during a key reporting cycle.