Management Accountant

Reed; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company seeks an Interim Accountant to join their finance team in Feltham. This hands-on role requires strong financial reporting skills and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, leading audits, and improving financial practices. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or finalist ACCA / QBE.
• Strong technical accounting skills, particularly in group reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare group financial statements, consolidations, P&L accounts, budgets, cash flows, and monthly management accounts.
• Lead balance sheet reviews and ensure accuracy across reporting.
• Drive ERP system improvements and lead related developments.

Skills

Financial reporting

Stakeholder engagement

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Group reporting

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Interim AccountantDepartment: FinanceLocation: FelthamContract Type: Interim / Temporary (3 months)Salary:£23.33 - £27.20

Join Our Finance Team as an Interim Accountant

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Interim Accountant to support our Finance department during a key period. This is a hands-on role where you’ll contribute to accurate financial reporting, partner with stakeholders across the business, and help drive improvements in financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare group financial statements, consolidations, P&L accounts, budgets, cash flows, and monthly management accounts
• Oversee management accounts for Russell Finex Ltd, including balance sheet reconciliations and P&L analysis
• Lead balance sheet reviews and ensure accuracy across reporting
• Collaborate with department heads to develop KPIs and deliver insightful monthly reports
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support decision-making
• Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts, including group-level consolidation
• Document and enhance internal financial procedures
• Continuously review and improve accounting practices and systems
• Ensure statutory compliance and manage the annual audit process
• Lead year-end accounts preparation and liaise with external auditors
• Drive ERP system improvements and lead related developments
• Maintain effective communication with international subsidiaries
• Manage VAT submissions for the UK, Ireland, and Belgium
• Oversee payroll submissions for the UK, Sweden, and Spain

Additional Duties

• Provide cover for other finance team members as needed
• Manage the General Ledger Accounting team
• Support senior management with ad hoc tasks

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or finalist ACCA / QBE
• Strong technical accounting skills, particularly in group reporting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment