Our client is a fast-growing company, headquartered in London with projects across the UK. To support continued growth, we are helping them hire an interim role to support maternity cover on an initial 9 month contract.
They are looking for a hands-on Financial Accountant to own group reporting and month-end, strengthen controls, and keep the engine room of finance running in a fast-growth environment.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead month-end close across entities; deliver sharp management accounts and variance insights.
* Be the technical accounting lead (UK GAAP/FRS102) and support year-end + advisers.
* Co-run audits end-to-end, keeping timelines tight and queries low.
* Oversee AP, collections, and cash protection with solid processes.
* Act as second authoriser on payments and own spend/expense controls.
* Support capex, fixed assets, and cash-flow forecasting for growth projects.
* Help drive budgets and rolling forecasts.
* Manage and develop a Finance Assistant.
* Automate/improve reporting and close processes as we scale.
Key criteria:
* Qualified accountant (ACA/CA).
* Practice trained.
* Able to start a new role in January 2026