Interim Financial Accountant (3–6 Month Contract)

Element Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Accountant for a 3-6 month contract in Stroud. The role involves financial reporting, supporting statutory compliance, and engaging with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified in accounting and possess proven financial accounting experience. Responsibilities include preparing monthly financial accounts, leading statutory accounts, and collaborating on internal financial control improvements. Opportunity exists for transition to a permanent position for the right fit.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified or qualified by experience in accounting.
• Proven experience in financial accounting within a group environment.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial accounts, including group consolidation.
• Lead statutory accounts and compliance reporting.
• Identify control improvements to systems and processes.
• Act as contact for external auditors during audits.
• Produce financial performance commentaries.
• Approve key financial transactions.
• Collaborate on change initiatives.

Skills

Financial reporting

Statutory compliance

Audit management

Financial controls

Project management

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA or similar

Job description

A financial recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Accountant for a 3-6 month contract in Stroud. The role involves financial reporting, supporting statutory compliance, and engaging with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified in accounting and possess proven financial accounting experience. Responsibilities include preparing monthly financial accounts, leading statutory accounts, and collaborating on internal financial control improvements. Opportunity exists for transition to a permanent position for the right fit.