Interim Senior Finance Officer

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment firm is seeking an Interim Senior Finance Officer in Birmingham. This 6-month role focuses on accuracy and the smooth running of financial processes within a supportive team. The candidate will handle financial data management, assist with month-end processes, and support the finance team in achieving goals. Ideal applicants should be detail-oriented, proficient in Excel, and have experience in finance roles. A collaborative work environment with potential for skill growth is offered.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative finance team

Opportunities for professional growth

Exposure to month-end processes

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance/accounting support role with a data-driven approach.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain accurate financial data and records.
• Support with reconciliations, journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Assist with preparing financial schedules and month-end documentation.
• Help ensure financial systems and data remain accurate and up to date.
• Manage finance inbox queries and provide administrative support.

Skills

Financial data management

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Interim Senior Finance Officer

Contract Length: 6 months

Day Rate: £150 - £200 per day

Location: Birmingham

Working Pattern: 4 days on-site, 1 day remote

Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

Are you highly organised, detail‑driven, and confident working with financial data? This is a great opportunity to join a supportive finance team as an Interim Senior Finance Officer on a 6 month tempoary basis. The Senior Finance Officer will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and smooth running of core financial processes.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys pace, financial administration, and working with numbers - with the ability to communicate well across a finance function to ensure relevant information is recorded and shared.

You'll work closely with the Management Accountants to ensure they have the necessary financial information for budgeting and forecasting activities. You will also support the month‑end close, helping to keep the finance function running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and maintain accurate financial data and records
• Support with reconciliations, journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Assist with preparing financial schedules and month‑end documentation
• Help ensure financial systems and data remain accurate and up to date
• Manage finance inbox queries and provide administrative support
• Support Management Accountants with month‑end close activities
• Maintain organised financial records for audit and compliance
• Provide general support across the finance team as required

The ideal candidate will

• Have expereince working in data driven finance/accounting supporting role
• Take pride in accuracy and organisation, and making a difference within a finance function
• Have a good understanding of basic accounting principles
• Be a confident Excel user and a proficient user of financial systems
• Have an ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Be a strong communicator with good teamwork skills
• Have experience supporting month-end processes
• Have exposure to management accounting teams
• You must be Birmingham based, as the role requires 4 days per week in the offices
• Be available to start at short notice

If this sounds like you, please apply now!

What's in It for You

• A supportive and collaborative finance team
• Exposure to month‑end processes and accounting development
• A role focused on accuracy, structure, and financial administration
• Opportunities to grow your skills within a professional finance environment

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