Interim Financial Controller

Trace – Expert Accountancy Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Management Accountant to support financial reporting and insights for strategic decision-making. This role involves managing finance operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various departments to enhance financial processes. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (ACA or ACCA) with strong technical accounting skills and a strategic mindset. This is a full-time position with opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Experience partnering with senior management to influence business performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily finance operations including accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare monthly financial reports such as profit and loss statements.
• Develop and maintain budgets and financial forecasts.

Skills

Communication

Technical Accounting

Analytical Mindset

Organization

Attention to Detail

Education

ACA or ACCA

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

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Job Overview

As part of an ambitious growth strategy, the business aims to double its headcount and revenue over the next four years. We are seeking a highly capable and forward-thinking Management Accountant to join our Finance team. This role will be instrumental in delivering financial reporting and insights to inform strategic decision-making and support sustainable growth.

The organization fosters a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, where high performance, initiative, and teamwork are actively encouraged and rewarded.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage daily finance operations, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, banking transactions, and account reconciliations.
2. Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial reports, such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
3. Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes.
4. Develop and maintain budgets and financial forecasts; perform variance analysis to support operational and strategic reviews.
5. Ensure full compliance with tax regulations and statutory requirements (e.g., VAT, HMRC submissions, Companies House filings).
6. Enhance and maintain robust internal financial controls and procedures.
7. Serve as the primary contact for external auditors, tax advisors, accountants, and banking partners.
8. Assist in preparing investor reports, board packs, and support future funding initiatives.
9. Provide financial and commercial analysis to inform business strategy and executive decision-making.
10. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying areas for improvement or concern.
11. Collaborate with other departments to ensure accuracy and alignment in financial reporting.
12. Drive efficiency through automation and continuous improvement of finance processes.

Candidate Requirements

1. Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with relevant post-qualification experience.
2. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
3. Strong technical accounting expertise and up-to-date industry knowledge.
4. Commercially astute with a strategic and analytical mindset.
5. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with financial modeling is advantageous.
6. Proven experience partnering with senior management to influence business performance.
7. Proficient in Xero accounting software; familiarity with QuickBooks is desirable.
8. Highly organized and self-motivated, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
9. Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.
10. Experience working with international entities, consolidations, or multi-currency environments is a plus.

Excellent opportunity with the potential for extension beyond the 3-month interim period.

For further information, contact [e-mail].

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industry: Staffing and Recruiting

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