Interim Financial Accountant
Contract |
6-Month
Location |
London
Day Rate |
£450 per day
ZH1001
About the Role:
Finatal is partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed retail business—predominantly online with a number of flagship stores—to source an Interim Financial Accountant to support the finance team through a busy year-end period. This role requires a hands-on, technically strong accountant with proven experience in retail, ecommerce, and PE-backed environments.
Requirements:
* ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification.
* Retail or consumer sector experience is essential – ideally with exposure to both ecommerce and bricks-and-mortar operations.
* Private equity experience – comfortable working in a fast-paced, change-driven environment with investor reporting demands.
* Strong technical accounting background, particularly around year-end and audit preparation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the year-end financial reporting process, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards (UK GAAP / IFRS).
* Prepare and review statutory accounts, liaising with external auditors to ensure a smooth and timely audit.
* Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining accuracy and consistency across multiple entities.
* Support month-end close and management reporting processes.
* Strengthen financial controls and processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
* Collaborate with the FP&A and commercial teams to deliver financial insight across both online and retail store operations.
* Assist in the preparation of PE reporting packs and investor updates.
* Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure compliance with evolving standards.