Interim Financial Accountant

Robertson Bell; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Social Housing provider in Kent is seeking an Interim Financial Accountant to lead financial accounting processes. The successful candidate will handle reconciliations, VAT returns, and audit preparations. Applicants should be fully qualified accountants with experience in the Social Housing sector, ready to improve processes in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant or actively studying finalist.
• Experience in financial accounting within the Social Housing sector.
• Proficient with VAT returns, reconciliations, and audit prep.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial accounting and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit accurate VAT returns.
• Support audit planning and year-end process.

Skills

Financial accounting

VAT compliance

Reconciliations

Audit preparation

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent)

Job description

Are you a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise in financial accounting? Do you enjoy getting stuck into reconciliations, VAT, and audit prep in the Housing sector? Are you available for an interim contract with hybrid working in Kent?

My client, a respected Social Housing provider, is seeking an Interim Financial Accountant to join their finance team on a 3–6-month contract. The successful candidate will take the lead on core financial accounting responsibilities, ensuring robust reconciliations are in place, VAT returns are completed accurately, and the organisation is well-prepared for next year’s year-end and external audit.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on all aspects of financial accounting, including monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting accurate VAT returns
• Supporting audit planning and laying the groundwork for a smooth year-end process
• Strengthening financial controls and identifying areas for improvement
• Working collaboratively across the wider finance team to ensure compliance and timely reporting

This is an excellent opportunity for a technical accountant with strong Housing sector experience to make a real impact. You'll be helping to stabilise and improve processes while ensuring the business is well-positioned for the coming year.

The role is based in Kent, with two days per week in the office and flexibility for remote working on the remaining days.

To be considered, please meet the following criteria:

• Fully qualified accountant or actively studying finalist (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent)
• Experience in financial accounting within the Social Housing sector
• Proven track record of delivering VAT returns, reconciliations, and audit prep
• Comfortable working in a hybrid pattern and hitting the ground running

This is an urgent need — applications will be reviewed as they come in, so apply today if you’re ready to step into a high-impact interim role!