Interim Financial Accountant | Global Hospitality Org | City Centre Manchester | £400 Daily Rate | Hybrid
Your new company
A high-growth, private capital-backed business operating within a fast-paced and acquisitive environment. The organisation has undergone significant recent change, with a strong emphasis on tightening financial controls, enhancing reporting accuracy, and delivering a robust year-end process. You will join a collaborative finance team supporting senior stakeholders through a critical reporting period.
Your new role
As an Interim Financial Accountant (3-6 months), you will take ownership of key financial reporting processes with a strong focus on statutory accounts and audit delivery. This is a hands-on role requiring technical expertise and the ability to operate to tight deadlines.
Lead preparation of statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP
Manage the year-end close process, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Act as the primary contact for external auditors, coordinating audit deliverables
Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and technical accounting papers
Review and improve balance sheet integrity and controls
Support complex accounting areas including revenue recognition and provisions
Assist with audit queries and ensure timely resolution of issues
Contribute to process improvements across financial reporting
What you'll need to succeed
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
Proven experience in delivering statutory accounts and leading year-end audits
Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP essential)
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment
Ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems advantageous
What you'll get in return
Competitive day rate up to £400 per day
Immediate start with a 3-6 month assignment
Opportunity to work in a high-growth, commercially driven business
Exposure to senior stakeholders and complex reporting environment
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, please click “apply” and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you’re a qualified accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester. # 4659783