Interim Financial Accountant

Location: Mitcham

6 month interim assignment Large, well-established national group organisation A long-standing, successful UK group business is seeking an Interim Financial Accountant to support its Group Finance function to cover a maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable accountant to step into a broad, hands-on role within a sizeable and complex environment, working closely with senior finance stakeholders and gaining exposure to group-level reporting.

Key responsibilities Deliver accurate balance sheet reconciliations, highlighting risks and opportunities. Take ownership of assigned month-end tasks and post journals independently. Support the external audit process, providing clear explanations of technical accounting matters. Assist in preparing monthly balance sheet and cashflow reporting for management accounts. Provide analysis and commentary on balance sheet movements and variances. Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and contribute to ongoing improvements in financial governance.

Support cashflow monitoring, banking operations, and bank reconciliations. Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely tax returns. Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the Group. Person profile Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Experience supporting external audit, statutory reporting and financial controls. Strong understanding of balance sheets, cashflow activity and accounting standards.

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, IF statements) and confident handling large data sets. ERP experience essential; SAP exposure highly advantageous. Detail-driven with strong analytical and organisational skills. Able to communicate effectively across finance and non-finance teams. Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.