Interim Senior Accountant/Analyst

Sheridan Maine - Accountancy & Finance Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Accountant/Analyst in London to support an international media client. You will oversee critical financial processes, ensure compliance, and collaborate with regional teams. Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of US GAAP, experience in multinational settings, and advanced proficiency in Excel. This temporary role offers an opportunity to impact decision-making within a global finance team.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in multinational organizations and multi-currency environments.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.
• Confident in managing competing priorities under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly and quarterly close process ensuring accuracy.
• Review reconciliations and confirm balances with general ledger.
• Provide support during external audits.

Skills

Problem-solving

Clear communication

Excel proficiency

Tools

ERP systems

Financial consolidation tools

Job description

We’re seeking a skilled Senior Accountant/Analyst to play a pivotal role for our international media client. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is eager to contribute to a collaborative global finance team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee critical aspects of the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring deadlines are met and reporting is accurate
• Review and validate reconciliations for various subsidiaries, including fixed assets and accounts receivable, confirming balances align with the general ledger
• Prepare and assess journal entries, reconciliations, and consolidated variance analyses across multiple entities
• Analyse expense accounts in detail and work closely with regional finance teams to ensure proper classifications, accruals, and compliance with accounting standards
• Provide support during external audits, particularly around balance sheet items and selected operating expenses
• Investigate ERP data to resolve issues, highlight discrepancies, and enhance visibility of financial information

About You

• Solid experience working within multinational organizations and handling multi-currency environments
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting
• Background that blends public accounting with industry experience, or direct exposure to advising listed companies
• Confident working independently while managing competing priorities under tight deadlines
• Clear communicator who collaborates effectively with cross-functional and international teams
• Proficiency in Excel, including advanced formulas such as INDEX MATCH, XLOOKUP, and nested logic functions
• Previous exposure to ERP and financial consolidation tools is highly valued

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will have a direct impact on financial integrity and decision-making across a global organisation.

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.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Analyst
• Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Information Services, and Data Infrastructure and Analytics