Interim Financial Accountant

Handle Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Accountant in London. The role involves managing statutory and external reporting, supporting tax reporting, and resolving accounting queries. Candidates must be ACA or ACCA qualified with knowledge of SAP and financial reporting standards. A background in media or entertainment is preferred. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment with global reach.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA or ACCA certification.
• Ideally has Big 4 training and experience in auditing.
• Strong foundation in financial accounting and tax reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and support consolidated accounts.
• Coordinate with external auditors for a smooth audit process.
• Deliver accurate financial data for internal reporting.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting matters.
• Collaborate with finance teams for accuracy and compliance.
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects as required.

Skills

Knowledge of SAP

Financial analysis

Proficient in Excel

Knowledge of IFRS

Knowledge of FRS 101

Experience with data visualisation tools

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Interim Financial Accountant needed for a market-leading, blue-chip media business. This is a fantastic opportunity where the Financial Accountant manages statutory and external reporting, supports tax reporting, resolves accounting queries, reviews the balance sheet and lots more!

My client is looking for a qualified Accountant who has good knowledge of SAP and has worked at another large global multi-complex business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standalone financial statements and notes for select UK entities and support the preparation of consolidated accounts and ensure timely, accurate year-end submissions
• Coordinate with external auditors to address queries and ensure a smooth audit process. Stay current with evolving accounting standards and assist in maintaining accounting policies
• Deliver accurate financial data to the tax team for internal and external reporting. Estimate FX exposures, review hedge effectiveness, and support FX trade requests
• Provide guidance on complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition, investments, impairments, leases, tax, foreign exchange, and consolidation
• Collaborate with finance teams across the business to support financial accuracy and compliance
• Contribute to various tasks and ad-hoc projects as required

Candidate requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally with Big 4 training and a strong foundation in auditing and financial accounting
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, FRS 101, consolidation, and financial reporting. Solid understanding of tax reporting and compliance within a financial accounting context
• Exposure to media and entertainment sectors preferred, or a strong enthusiasm for the industry. Experience working in matrix organisations is advantageous
• Proficient in Excel and SAP for financial analysis and reporting. Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.