Interim Accountant - 6 Month FTC (£50k / £250 day rate)
Our client is looking for a hands on interim to come in and sort out a backlog of accounting issues, with a potential to go permanent.
The Role
You'll be parachuted in to clean up a messy ledger environment and get things compliant before a new system goes live. It's a two-stage project:
Clean up historic ledgers and reconciliations
Support migration into a new finance systemKey Responsibilities
Clear a backlog of overdue bank reconciliations
Manage multiple client ledgers (mini trial balances)
Perform 3-way reconciliations (cashbook, bank, client ledgers)
Reconcile service charge accounts
Get records compliant ahead of system implementationWhat we're looking for
Strong hands-on accountant who can hit the ground running
Experience working with client money
Solid understanding of Solicitor's Accounts Rules or RICS regulations (essential)
Comfortable working through high volumes and messy data
Able to work autonomously with minimal hand holdingThe Setup
6 month FTC (initial 3 months essential, likely extension)
£50k salary or c.£250 per day
Hybrid/flexible working
Fast-paced, owner-managed business with quick decision making
Reporting directly into senior leadershipGood role if you enjoy fixing problems and making a visible impact quickly