Interim Senior Financial Accountant
Employer Location Manchester, England, Greater Manchester Salary - per day + Up to £400 Daily Rate with Hybrid Closing date 5 Jun 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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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.
1. Lead preparation of statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP
2. Manage the year-end close process, ensuring accuracy and completeness
3. Act as the primary contact for external auditors, coordinating audit deliverables
4. Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and technical accounting papers
5. Review and improve balance sheet integrity and controls
6. Support complex accounting areas including revenue recognition and provisions
7. Assist with audit queries and ensure timely resolution of issues
8. Contribute to process improvements across financial reporting
What you'll need to succeed
9. ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
10. Proven experience in delivering statutory accounts and leading year-end audits
11. Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP essential)
12. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment
13. Ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision
14. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
15. Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems advantageous
What you'll get in return
16. Competitive day rate up to £400 per day
17. Immediate start with a 3-6 month assignment
18. Opportunity to work in a high-growth, commercially driven business
19. Exposure to senior stakeholders and complex reporting environment