Interim Accounting Manager – 9-month FTC

Brewer Morris; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm is seeking an Interim Accounting Manager for a 9-month contract in London. This hybrid role focuses on technical accounting, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS, and leading internal controls. Ideal candidates will hold ACA/ACCA qualifications and have over 2 years of PQE, including audit experience. Strong Excel skills are essential, and the position requires the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with an urgent start in January.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in financial roles, ideally with audit experience.
• Strong technical accounting expertise required.
• Ability to manage compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Lead on technical accounting areas within the UK division.
• Contribute to annual audit and prepare financial statements.
• Champion internal controls and ensure balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Advanced Excel skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

SAP

Job description

Interim Accounting Manager – 9mnth FTC

London (Hybrid)

£75,000 p/annum (pro-rata)

Join a fast-paced, evolving business where your technical expertise will shape financial reporting and strengthen controls across the UK division. This is your chance to step into a high-profile role, partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing key decisions. You’ll be the go-to expert for technical accounting, owning complex elements of the P&L and balance sheet. Your focus will be on delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust internal controls, and supporting audit and compliance requirements. While there are commercial finance aspects, this role is best suited to someone with a strong financial accounting background.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on technical accounting areas within the UK division and ensure compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS
• Contribute to annual audit and prepare financial statements
• Stay up to date with technical developments and manage adoption of changes
• Champion internal controls and ensure balance sheet reconciliations meet audit standards
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Manage inventory processes and partner with operational teams to mitigate risks
• Support annual audit and ensure compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS
• Drive improvements in financial controls and processes
• Ensure timely and accurate group reporting submissions

Qualification & Experience

• ACA/ACCA qualified with strong technical accounting expertise
• Minimum 2+ years PQE in financial roles, ideally with audit experience
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience preferred
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

This is an urgent position requiring a January start. Candidates should be available at short notice.

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