Assistant accountant

Interim Finance Manager – Poole – £240 per dayYour newpanyA PE-backed growing and forward-thinking business based in Poole, working from a stunning, modern office environment, with an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a lean finance team. This is an excellent project role in a business where finance is central to strategic decision-making and future success.Your new roleThis Interim Finance Manager job in Poole is a minimum 3-month contract, offering a hands-on position, where you will have full ownership of the finance function. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will work closely with senior leadership and Director-level stakeholders, providing key financial insight and reporting, to support strategic decisions.Key responsibilities will include:

Ownership of the cash flow forecasting process, including production and reporting

Oversight of transactional finance processes and payroll

Leading the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting

Preparation of monthly management accounts

Managing journal postings and intepany accounting

Financial accounts preparation and audit liaison

KPI analysis and participation in senior management meetings

Supporting future forecasting processes alongside software and risk teams

Reviewing and preparingmercial contracts

Managing contract processes and overseeing invoicing through the Accounts Assistant

This is a full-time, hour per week contract role, fully office-based in Poole within a modern workspace. There is some potential for someone excellent to work 4 days/30 hours per week if preferred.What you’ll need to succeedTo be successful in this Interim Finance Manager role, you will:

Have experience in a similar broad/varied SME finance role previously

Demonstrate strong technical accounting knowledge

Have a strong understanding of month-end, year-end and audit processes

Be confident using finance systems, with upper-intermediate Excel skills

Befortable operating in a growing, fast-paced environment

Experience of Xero would be advantageous

What you’ll get in returnIn return, you’ll receive:

£240 per day on an initial 3-month contract

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)

A highly autonomous role with exposure to senior leadership and business strategy

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4806242 - Sophie Bunker