Interim Public Sector Finance Accountant - Hybrid

Grant Thornton UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an Interim Financial Accountant to provide on-demand accounting services in a project-oriented role. The position is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days on-site in London. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and possess public sector experience. You will work alongside client finance teams and have the freedom to choose the projects that align with your expertise. This contract role offers a mid-senior level opportunity within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience as Financial Controller or Financial Director.
• Public Sector accounting experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Work on-site or remotely with client finance teams.
• Choose projects within the FAAS team.
• Support clients with short to medium-term assignments.

Skills

Fully qualified member of a professional accounting body such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.

Acted as Financial Controller/Group FC, Financial Director/Group FD

Experience working within Public Sector

Experience in half and full-year-end accounts preparation and audit liaison

Group Accounts Consolidation and Intercompany accounting

Financial reporting under IFRS, UK GAAP, US GAAP, or international GAAP

Preparation of year-end statutory accounts and audits

Job description

A leading financial services firm is seeking an Interim Financial Accountant to provide on-demand accounting services in a project-oriented role. The position is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days on-site in London. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and possess public sector experience. You will work alongside client finance teams and have the freedom to choose the projects that align with your expertise. This contract role offers a mid-senior level opportunity within a dynamic team.