Interim Financial Accountant

Morgan McKinley (London); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is supporting a business during a transformation period, seeking an Interim Financial Accountant for a 3-month contract. The role involves ownership of month-end close processes and financial controls in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Ideal candidates should be audit-trained accountants capable of managing balance sheet reconciliations and work effectively in change settings, with a strong emphasis on detail. The position offers a competitive day rate and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with audit training.
• Strong experience in a consumer-focused environment.
• Ability to work in transformation settings.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close and deliver accurate results.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and critical accounts.
• Support and tighten financial controls and documentation.

Skills

Audit-trained accountant

Controlling background

Experience with balance sheet

Change management

Detail-oriented

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification

Job description

Morgan McKinley are supporting an FMCG business during a critical phase of transformation and system change and are seeking an audit-trained Interim Financial Accountant for a 3 month contract to stabilise and strengthen the Controlling function.

This is a hands‑on delivery-focused role suited to someone who can hit the ground running take ownership of core controls and keep the engine running while wider transformation work is underway.

This role is paying 350 a day inside IR35 with hybrid working available.

Responsabilities

• Own the month‑end close and deliver accurate results to tight deadlines

• Produce clear P&L commentary across key cost areas

• Lead balance sheet reconciliations, review and sign off critical accounts

• Manage the Fixed Asset Register and oversee depreciation and movements

• Oversee Accounts Payable controls and supplier reconciliations

• Support bank reconciliations across multiple entities

• Maintain and tighten financial controls and process documentation

• Operate confidently across dual ERP environments

• Act as a key contact for audit queries and year‑end readiness

• Deliver ad‑hoc analysis to senior finance stakeholders

What We're Looking For

• Audit‑trained qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

• Strong controlling background within FMCG, retail or another high‑volume consumer environment

• Proven experience owning the balance sheet

• Comfortable working in change, transformation or system‑heavy environments

• Hands‑on, detail‑driven and commercially aware

• Able to start quickly and add value immediately