Interim Financial Accountant

Morgan McKinley (London); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in London is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Accountant for a 3-month contract. This position focuses on stabilizing and enhancing the financial controlling function within an FMCG business. Responsibilities include managing the month-end close, leading balance sheet reconciliations, and maintaining strict financial controls. Ideal candidates will be audit-trained accountants, able to operate in high-volume consumer environments, and ready to add immediate value. The position offers £350 a day and hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant certifications.
• Experience in a high-volume consumer environment is essential.
• Ability to work in changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close and deliver accurate results.
• Lead balance sheet reconciliations and review accounts.
• Manage Fixed Asset Register including depreciation.
• Oversee Accounts Payable controls and supplier reconciliations.

Skills

Audit-trained qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Strong controlling background in FMCG

Proven experience owning the balance sheet

Hands-on and detail-driven

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