Interim Financial Accountant

Sheridan Maine South; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Accountant for a 3-month contract in Weymouth, UK. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in preparing statutory accounts and managing audits. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, maintaining the general ledger, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This position offers a competitive daily rate and the opportunity to work with a well-established organization during a busy financial period.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACCA, CIMA, or ACA certification.
• Experience in preparing statutory and management accounts.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management and statutory accounts accurately.
• Maintain general ledger and perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Produce month-end and year-end reporting packs.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)

Experience preparing statutory accounts

Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles

Strong analytical skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Contract | Full-time | Competitive Daily Rate | Duration : Interim / contract – 3 months Sheridan Maine are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client in Weymouthfor an experienced Interim Financial Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a well-established organisation, supporting their finance team during a busy period. Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare accurate and timely management and statutory accounts.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are up to date.
• Produce month-end and year-end reporting packs, including analysis and commentary for management.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
• Review and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring.
• Liaise with auditors and assist with audit preparation.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).
• Experience preparing statutory accounts, management accounts, and supporting audits.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles
• Ideally trained in practice, with experience in a professional accounting environment.
• Able to work independently, manage deadlines, and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to deta...