Interim Financial Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Cheltenham is seeking a skilled accounting professional for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the opportunity to manage external audits, prepare VAT returns, and oversee corporate tax filings while ensuring compliance with group guidelines. With a competitive salary and hybrid working options, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you're ready to take on new challenges and contribute to a market-leading organization, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Pension

Hybrid work opportunity

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) required.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage External Audit and Statutory Reporting Processes.
• Prepare balance sheet forecasts and monthly management reporting.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)

Proficiency with accounting software

Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting

Ability to interpret financial reports and conduct variance analysis

Experience in budgeting and forecasting

Knowledge of regulatory and tax compliance

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Accounting software

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05.05.2025

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• This is a 12 month fixed term contract

About Our Client

My client is an excellent employer in Cheltenham with an outstanding market reputation. They are market leaders in their field.

Job Description

The key responsibilities in this role include:

• Management of External Audit and Statutory Reporting Processes for the subsidiary.
• Quarterly preparation of VAT returns.
• Responsible for corporate tax filings, liaising with Group Tax for tax computation, providing additional analysis and support.
• Ensuring a robust control environment compliant with Group guidelines, overseeing activities with Internal Audit, and working with Operational Finance on remediation.
• Ownership of subsidiary budgets and forecasts, including reporting processes.
• Preparation of balance sheet forecasts.
• Review and reporting of performance against plan and forecasts.
• Monthly management reporting, including internal submission to Group.
• Ownership and continuous improvement of balance sheet reconciliations.

Other requirements for Group:

• Support on external reporting, including insurance info, branch filings, ONS returns, and reconciliation reviews.
• Support Finance Reporting team with ad-hoc projects, reports, and analysis.
• Assist with intercompany recharges, cost allocations, and related accounting development.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA).
• Experience in a technical accounting role preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to interpret financial reports and conduct variance analysis.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement preparation in accordance with FRS 102 or IFRS.
• Knowledge of regulatory and tax compliance.

What's on Offer

A competitive salary of £50-55k DOE, additional benefits including pension, and the opportunity for hybrid work in Cheltenham. Candidates should be available to start within a month.