Interim Financial Accountant

Robert Walters UK; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Accountant to join a finance team in London during a pivotal transformation. The role involves leading the month-end close, preparing financial analyses, and overseeing reconciliations to ensure accuracy during a significant change period. Candidates should be ACCA, CIMA, or CPA qualified, with experience in retail or FMCG sectors.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA.
• Experience in financial accounting within FMCG or retail.
• Ability to manage relationships across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and support transformations.
• Prepare profit and loss commentary for insights.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and manage Accounts Payable activities.

Skills

Financial accounting

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Accounts payable

Balance sheet reconciliation

Education

ACCA qualified

CIMA qualified

CPA qualified

Tools

Oracle Cloud Fusion

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Interim Financial Accountant Salary: £350 per day Contract: 6 months Location: London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a collaborative and supportive finance team in London during a pivotal period of transformation and system implementation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving retail environment, enjoys working across multiple regions, and is passionate about ensuring financial accuracy and transparency.

What you'll do:

As an Interim Financial Accountant based in London, you will be at the heart of the finance function during a critical phase of change.

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring all deadlines are met with precision while supporting wider business transformation initiatives.
• Prepare comprehensive commentary on profit and loss reviews each month, focusing on specific cost categories to provide valuable insights.
• Oversee the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process by assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and preparing reconciliations for payroll, fixed assets, accruals, and prepayments.
• Manage the Fixed Asset Register by handling additions, disposals, depreciation recalculations, and ensuring schedules reconcile accurately to the general ledger.
• Supervise Accounts Payable activities including supplier account reconciliations, purchase order creation, and receipting to maintain robust financial controls.
• Assist with bank account reconciliations covering accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Review existing financial processes regularly to enhance internal control systems, developing detailed process notes and documentation for compliance purposes.
• Work effectively across two parallel ERP systems-Oracle Cloud Fusion and Microsoft Business Central
• Submit the monthly Debtor Scorecard with thorough analysis to the FP&A team to support informed decision-making.
• Participate actively in year-end audits by liaising with auditors and providing all necessary documentation promptly while responding to ad hoc requests from senior finance leaders.

What you bring:

• ACCA, CIMA or CPA qualified
• Demonstrated experience in financial accounting within FMCG or retail sectors. (essential)
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively across diverse teams and functions.
• Experience in ERP systems- Oracle Cloud Fusion and Microsoft Business Central (essential)
• Comprehensive understanding of accounts payable processes, general ledger management, fixed asset accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Track record of leading reconciliation processes with coordination or supervisory responsibilities over team members.
• Background supporting transformation projects or system implementations within complex organisations.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates