Interim Management Accountant

Pearse Professionals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is supporting a high-growth FinTech business in search of an experienced Interim Management Accountant for a busy year-end period across a multi-entity group. Responsibilities include leading the year-end close, managing IFRS 16 accounting, and improving finance processes. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong IFRS 16 experience and a background in multi-entity environments. This position is expected to last 3-6 months, offering around £400 per day.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA certification.
• Strong experience with IFRS 16 accounting standards.
• Experience in managing finance in multi-entity environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead year-end close for multi-entity group.
• Manage IFRS 16 lease accounting.
• Improve finance processes and controls.
• Support month-end financial tasks.
• Liaise with auditors and stakeholders.

Skills

IFRS 16

Management Accounting

Multi-entity finance

Process improvement

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

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

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