Interim Accountant

Distinct Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Distinct Recruitment is seeking an experienced Interim Accountant in Leicester for a 3‑month contract. You will lead a balance‑sheet clean‑up, handle VAT returns, and apply IFRS 16 to leases while providing UK finance support.

You must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent with about 5–6 years post-qualification experience and be ready to start ASAP. This hands‑on role requires pragmatism, speed, and comfort working in a busy, changing environment, with the ability to produce clear documentation for

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 5–6 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS 16.
• Proven experience of balance-sheet reconciliations and journal clean-up; VAT returns preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the balance-sheet clean-up, reviewing and correcting historic journals
• Prepare and file VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
• Provide day-to-day UK finance support
• Reconcile balance-sheet accounts and resolve long-standing unreconciled items
• Apply IFRS 16 correctly to leases, including reviewing existing accounting treatment
• Support year-end-related activity and prepare clear documentation for review

Skills

IFRS 16 knowledge

Balance-sheet reconciliations

VAT returns preparation

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Interim Accountant

Contract: 3 months

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Leicester

Rate: £350 to £400 per day

Distinct is working with a client going through a transition and needs an experienced, hands-on interim accountant to support.

The role combines a focused balance-sheet clean-up with UK finance support, VAT compliance, and IFRS16.

This is a practical, "roll-up-your-sleeves" position and you will be expected to pick up work quickly.

You can:

• Lead the balance-sheet clean-up, reviewing and correcting historic journals
• Prepare and file VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
• Provide day-to-day UK finance support
• Reconcile balance-sheet accounts and resolve long-standing unreconciled items
• Apply IFRS 16 correctly to leases, including reviewing existing accounting treatment
• Support year-end-related activity and prepare clear documentation for review

About you:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with approximately 5-6 years post-qualification experience
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS 16
• Proven experience of balance-sheet reconciliations and journal clean-up
• Hands-on experience preparing VAT returns
• Available to start at short notice
• Pragmatic, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a busy, changing environment

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