Interim year-end & audit support accountant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hays Specialist Recruitment in Bath is seeking an interim Financial Accountant to support year-end and audit activities for a charity/public sector client. The role involves leading year-end accounts preparation and collaborating with auditors to ensure readiness.

You should be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with proven charity VAT experience and strong balance sheet skills, capable of working independently in a small team.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred.
• Proven experience delivering year-end and audit support within a finance function.
• Experience within charity, not-for-profit or public sector environments.
• Charity VAT experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Leading year-end accounts preparation activities.
• Supporting the external audit process.
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating items.
• Identifying and posting necessary accounting adjustments.
• Preparing audit files, schedules and supporting documentation.
• Responding to year-end accounting queries and liaising with auditors.
• Providing general technical accounting support to the finance team.

Skills

Year-end accounting

Audit support

Technical accounting

Charity sector experience

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Interim year-end & audit support accountant

Employer:

Hays Specialist Recruitment

Location:

Bath,Somerset, BA1 6AD

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

13/09/2026

About this job

Interim Financial AccountantBath | Charity/Public Sector | Interim Contract Hays Senior Finance Interim & Contract team are keen to speak with experienced Financial Accountants available for interim, contract or temporary assignments.We are currently supporting a Bath-based charity/public sector organisation with the appointment of an experienced Financial Accountant to provide critical year-end and audit support.This is a hands‑on assignment requiring a technically strong finance professional who can quickly add value and help ensure the organisation is fully prepared for audit.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading year-end accounts preparation activities
• Supporting the external audit process
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating outstanding items
• Identifying and posting necessary accounting adjustments
• Preparing audit files, schedules and supporting documentation
• Responding to year-end accounting queries and liaising with auditors
• Providing general technical accounting support to the finance team

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred
• Proven experience delivering year-end and audit support within a finance function
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation and technical accounting skills
• Able to work independently and proactively in a small, hands‑on environment
• Experience within the charity, not-for-profit or public sector environment
• Charity VAT experience is essential

The Opportunity

Immediate requirement Opportunity to make a tangible impact during a critical reporting period Flexible interim contract assignment Bath-based organisation with turnover of under £10m

If you're an experienced Financial Accountant with charity VAT expertise and are available for your next interim opportunity, we'd be keen to speak with you.