Interim Finance Manager

Global Accounting Network; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing international services group based in the UK seeks a Finance Manager to lead their accounting function. This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing all accounting activities, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, and managing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP. Experience within a multi-site or PE-backed environment is beneficial. The position is contract-based and located in London.

Qualifications

• Audit experience preferred from a top scheme such as Big 4.
• Experience in a multi-site environment.
• Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
• Experience within SME, or PE-backed environments beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting activities for the UK & EU division in line with UK GAAP.
• Lead the month-end close process and deliver accurate reporting.
• Coordinate external audit processes and prepare audit schedules.
• Manage, coach, and develop the UK finance team.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Education

Fully qualified ACA or ACCA

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Global Accounting Network

UK Head of Interim Services at Global Accounting Network

Global Accounting Network are partnering exclusively with a fast‑growth, PE‑backed international services group with operations across the UK, Europe, and North America. The group is seeking an interim Finance Manager to lead the accounting function.

This is a hands‑on leadership role within a professional, fast‑paced environment, offering the opportunity to further professionalise the finance function, develop a high‑performing team, and play a key role in strengthening financial controls, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Role Summary

The Finance Manager will oversee all accounting activities for the UK and European entities, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting under UK GAAP. You will manage the close process, support statutory compliance, lead revenue recognition, optimise cashflow, and partner closely with Group Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting activities for the UK & EU division in line with UK GAAP and internal controls
• Lead the month‑end close process and deliver accurate reporting to Group Finance
• Review statutory accounts for UK subsidiaries
• Prepare monthly accounts for the largest UK entity and review submissions for additional UK and EU entities
• Own Balance Sheet reconciliations across the region
• Coordinate external audit processes and prepare audit schedules
• Lead UK & Europe revenue recognition
• Drive cashflow optimisation through effective treasury and AP management
• Manage, coach, and develop the UK finance team
• Act as a key stakeholder in ERP optimisation (NetSuite) and AP automation tools
• Provide technical accounting guidance aligned with group‑wide policies
• Deliver ad‑hoc analysis and support Group Finance on special projects

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA or ACCA
• Audit experience preferred from a top scheme such as Big 4
• Experience in a multi‑site environment
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
• Experience within SME, or PE‑backed environments beneficial
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Location: London, United Kingdom