Interim Financial Accountant/ Analyst

Pertemps; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic media organisation in Central London is seeking an Interim Financial Accountant/Analyst to support their finance team during a busy period. This role offers exposure to complex financial reporting across multiple entities, ideal for finance professionals looking to make an impact. Strong experience in financial accounting and knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS is preferred. Competitive daily rate is offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Exposure to complex financial reporting

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting and reporting, ideally in multinational or fast-growing organisations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, preferably US GAAP or IFRS.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Support the review of subsidiary accounts and ensure they tie to the general ledger.
• Help with the analysis and classification of expenses.
• Support external audit and internal reporting requirements.
• Analyse financial data and provide insights.

Skills

Experience in financial accounting and reporting

Strong knowledge of accounting principles

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

CPA or equivalent qualification

Job description

"Accounting is the language of business.” Warren Buffett.

Sheridan Maine is working with a growing organisation in Central London to recruit an Interim Financial Accountant / Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to support the finance team during a busy period and gain exposure to a dynamic, fast-paced business.

Key responsibilities of the Financial Accountant/ Analyst include:

• Assist with the month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Support the review of subsidiary accounts and ensure they tie to the general ledger.
• Help with the analysis and classification of expenses, working with other teams to ensure accurate reporting.
• Support external audit and internal reporting requirements.
• Analyse financial data and provide insights to improve transparency and reporting accuracy.

The successful Financial Accountant/ Analyst will have:

• Experience in financial accounting and reporting, ideally in multinational or fast-growing organisations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, preferably US GAAP or IFRS.
• CPA or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer:

• Interim role with a growing and dynamic media organisation.
• Competitive daily rate.
• Exposure to complex financial reporting across multiple entities.

If you are a proactive finance professional looking for an interim opportunity to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please click “apply” and one of our Sheridan Maine consultants will be in touch.

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

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.