Interim Management Accountant

Pearse Professionals; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to support a busy year-end period across a 20-entity group structure. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant proficient in IFRS 16 and skilled in handling multi-entity finances. This role involves leading the year-end close while managing lease accounting and enhancing financial processes. The position offers approximately £400 per day for a 3-6 month contract in a high-growth FinTech environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in interim or hands-on management accounting roles.
• Background in multi-entity or multi-jurisdiction structures.
• Ability to deliver under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead key areas of the year-end close for a multi-entity group.
• Deliver accurate IFRS 16 lease accounting, including asset and liability calculations.
• Support month-end tasks including journals and reconciliations.

Skills

Demonstrable IFRS 16 experience

Strong Excel capabilities

Ability to improve processes

Independent work capability

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Interim Management Accountant

c. £400 per day

3-6 months

Pearse Professionals are supporting a high-growth FinTech business is seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to support a busy year-end period across a 20-entity group structure. The ideal candidate will be technically strong, hands-on, and confident operating in a fast-paced, scaling environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage key areas of the year-end close for a multi-entity group
• Own and deliver accurate IFRS 16 lease accounting, including ROU asset and lease liability calculations, reconciliations and disclosures
• Maintain and improve lease registers, schedules and associated controls
• Strengthen and streamline processes, systems and operating flows within the finance function
• Support month-end tasks including journals, balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany activity
• Liaise with auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth year-end delivery

Required Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong, demonstrable IFRS 16 experience
• Background working within multi-entity or multi-jurisdiction structures
• Proven experience in interim or hands-on management accounting roles
• Ability to improve processes and embed stronger financial workflows
• Strong Excel and systems capability
• Able to work independently and deliver under time pressure