Interim Financial Accountant

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

Job summary

A well-established organisation in Weymouth is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Accountant for a 3-month contract. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, maintaining the general ledger, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and experience in preparing statutory accounts. Competitive daily rate offered, with some hybrid working considered.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in financial accounting.
• Proficient in managing deadlines and adapting to priorities.
• Experience in a professional accounting environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely management and statutory accounts.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are updated.
• Produce month-end and year-end reporting packs with analysis.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)

Experience preparing statutory accounts

Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

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 Weymouth for 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 detail.

Contract Details:

• Location: Weymouth (some hybrid working may be considered)
• Duration: Interim/contract – 3 months
• Competitive daily rate, depending on experience

If you are a proactive, experienced qualified accountant looking for interim work where you can make an immediate impact then I’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Mandy Marsh for more details.

Sheridan Maine, specialising in accountancy & finance recruitment across the South Coast, placing talented professionals in permanent, interim, and contract roles across Dorset, Hampshire, and West Sussex.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

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