Interim Senior Financial Accountant. LilyLifestyle

Interim Senior Financial Accountant - Swindon 9-12-Month Contract (Day Rate)

The Organisation
We are working with a large, complex UK-wide organisation. The name of the organisation will be shared at shortlist stage.

This is a hands-on senior financial accounting role, responsible for statutory reporting, technical accounting, and audit delivery across the group. You will act as a key technical lead within finance, supporting high-quality external reporting and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and reporting requirements. The role sits within a strong central finance function and works closely with senior stakeholders, external auditors, and specialist teams across the business.

• Lead the preparation of group and entity statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102)
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, managing the audit process from planning through to sign-off
• Own and maintain accounting policies, ensuring they are clearly documented, up to date, and consistently applied
• Provide technical accounting advice on complex transactions and balance‑sheet items
• Support analysis and understanding of a large and complex balance sheet, including funds, reserves, and property-related accounting
• Review and improve financial reporting models, processes, and controls to drive efficiency and quality
• Prepare clear papers and insights for senior management and audit-level audiences

• Qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA)
• Strong experience preparing statutory accounts subject to external audit
• Good working knowledge of FRS 102
• Proven ability to manage audits in complex, multi-entity environments
• Confident in producing technical accounting papers and explaining issues to non-finance stakeholders
• Comfortable working independently in an interim capacity and delivering to tight deadlines
• Strong Excel and analytical skills; experience working with large datasets is beneficial