Interim Accountant

Butler Rose Ltd; Paignton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial staffing agency is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Resource (Qualified Accountant) for a 6-month contract in Paignton. This flexible role involves supporting various finance activities, including month-end processes, compliance, and ad hoc projects. Candidates should hold ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications and possess strong technical accounting skills. Excellent adaptability and communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic position.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting skills, including financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Quick to pick up new systems and processes.
• Adaptable to work across multiple areas.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Assist with post-transaction integration activities.
• Prepare and review reconciliations and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and external reporting.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and problem-solving.
• Provide cover for business-as-usual finance activities.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Hands-on and proactive approach

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification

Job description

Job Title: Interim Finance Resource (Qualified Accountant) - 6-Month Contract

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive qualified accountant to join our client on a 6-month interim basis. This is a flexible role designed to provide immediate support across a variety of finance activities following a recent business transaction. The position requires someone who is adaptable, independent, and capable of delivering results with minimal oversight.

What You'll Do

As this is a broad role, responsibilities will shift in line with business priorities. Typical duties may include:

• Supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Assisting with post-transaction integration, carve-out, or transition activities.
• Preparing and reviewing reconciliations, journals, and financial statements.
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and external reporting requirements.
• Contributing to ad hoc projects, analysis, and problem-solving across the finance function.
• Providing temporary cover for business-as-usual finance activities.

About You

We're looking for a qualified accountant who thrives in a dynamic and varied environment:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong technical accounting skills, including financial reporting, reconciliations, and controls.
• Quick to pick up new systems, processes, and organisational structures.
• Hands‑on, proactive, and pragmatic - comfortable rolling up your sleeves.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Adaptable and versatile, able to flex across multiple areas without a fixed remit.

If you are looking for an interim role which provides variety and can work mainly on-site in Paignton, please contact me on [e-mail]

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