Interim Finance Manager: Process Improvement & Automation

Sheridan Maine - Accounting, Audit & Tax Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is recruiting for a qualified accountant to join the Financial Control team in Greater London. You will drive key finance projects, support process improvements, and provide flexible support across the finance function during peak workloads.

The role requires ACA/ACCA or equivalent, 2–3 years post-qualification, strong Excel skills, and exposure to SAP S/4HANA. You will work on streamlining month-end processes and enhancing balance sheet reporting, with a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
• 2–3 years post-qualified experience.
• Strong technical accounting and financial control knowledge.
• Background in external audit with subsequent industry experience.
• Proactive, pragmatic and solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Review month-end processes and streamline into the financial reporting team.
• Automation and enhancement of balance sheet reporting.
• Review, document and optimise key finance processes and controls.
• Support the month-end close process, including balance sheet reconciliations and review activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Auditing experience

Financial control knowledge

Proactive mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Sheridan Maine is recruiting for a qualified accountant to join the Financial Control team in Greater London. You will drive key finance projects, support process improvements, and provide flexible support across the finance function during peak workloads.

The role requires ACA/ACCA or equivalent, 2–3 years post-qualification, strong Excel skills, and exposure to SAP S/4HANA. You will work on streamlining month-end processes and enhancing balance sheet reporting, with a proactive approach to