Interim Accountant

Overview

Cherry Professional is recruiting an Interim Accountant to support a confidential organisation through a busy period of change following an acquisition. This is a hands‑on, "all-rounder" finance role, ideal for someone who can blend financial accounting, management accounting, and practical process improvement.

Location:

Ripon (predominantly on‑site).

Contract:

Approx. 6 months. Start: ASAP. Rate/Package: to £60k (inside or outside IR35).

• Supporting month‑end close and core management accounts reporting
• Overseeing transactional and balance sheet control (hands‑on, sleeves‑rolled‑up)
• Coordinating and supporting the audit process (audit exposure is a plus)
• Assisting with finance process improvements and documentation
• Supporting business change activity

• Strong interim/contracting mindset: adaptable, calm under pressure, delivery‑focused
• Solid experience across financial and management accounting
• Comfortable operating on‑site and working with stakeholders day‑to‑day
• Audit experience desirable but not essential (practice background welcome OR have worked in‑house from being the client in supporting auditors)
• Systems implementation / finance systems change exposure desirable but not essential
• Quals unimportant, experience and team fit is key