Leeds City Centre | Hybrid (3 days office) | £350-£500 per day (Umbrella)Start: ASAPA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Financial Accountant to join a leading organisation in Leeds City Centre on a 6-month contract. This role sits within a high-performing finance team and will play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, strengthening controls, and supporting year-end activity.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Accounting & Reporting Prepare, post and reconcile journals and ledgers to ensure accuracy of monthly results. Deliver all month-end tasks to strict deadlines for internal and external reporting. Produce high-quality monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances and resolve issues promptly. Manage payroll postings and ensure deductions are paid to HMRC and other bodies within required deadlines. Maintain robust supporting documentation to meet audit and compliance requirements. Prepare year-end disclosures and financial statements for inclusion in the annual accounts. Controls, Compliance & Assurance Ensure all financial controls are adhered to and properly evidenced. Identify anomalies or irregularities in financial data and take proactive corrective action. Support internal and external audits with timely, accurate information. Maintain high data quality across finance systems and processes. Process Improvement & Systems Develop and implement improved processes to strengthen the control environment and enhance reporting efficiency. Leverage Workday functionality to drive automation, consistency and better financial controls. Collaborate with Finance Systems teams to resolve issues and influence future system enhancements. Stakeholder Engagement Work effectively with stakeholders across the business to gather information, provide updates and influence adherence to timelines. Build strong, collaborative relationships across the wider finance function. Operational Support Provide cross-cover for Accounts Payable processes when required. Support finance leadership on ad hoc projects, analysis and enquiries. Skills, Knowledge & Experience RequiredKnowledge Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA). Strong knowledge of IFRS, particularly around financial instruments. Experience Demonstrable experience maintaining data within a general ledger or financial system. Proven experience in IFRS reporting with exposure to financial services-related standards. Year-end disclosure and financial statement preparation experience. Workday Financials experience (highly desirable). Technical Skills IFRS reporting expertise. General ledger management. Workday Financials (desirable). Strong Excel skills (modelling experience advantageous). Behavioural Skills Exceptional attention to detail. Flexible, adaptive and solutions-focused. Strong stakeholder engagement skills. Proactive problem solver. Contract Details Location: Leeds City Centre Hybrid: 3 days per week in the office Day Rate: £350-£500 per day (Umbrella) Duration: 6 months If you'd like, I can also: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk