Remote Temp Management Accountant – Year-End Audit Support

Harvey John; Greater London; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Staff discounts

Team socials

Job summary

Harvey John’s client is seeking a Temporary Management Accountant to support year-end audit processes. This remote role requires proximity to London offices for 2 days per month and offers a busy, hands-on environment across multi-entity finance functions.

You’ll work with the Financial Controller, assist with month-end, balance sheet reconciliations, audit schedules and liaise with auditors. Strong Excel and data analysis skills, plus willingness to learn, are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as an accountant in practice or industry.
• Experience supporting a year end audit, including complex balance sheet reconciliations and audit schedules.
• Experience within a multi-entity or mid-sized group.
• Strong Excel skills (SUMIFS, XLOOKUP, pivot tables) and confidence with large raw data.
• Comfort using AI to support your work and improve processes.
• A methodical, logical approach with the confidence to challenge existing processes.
• Strong organisation, prioritisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting month end processing and reporting, running existing processes and analysing financial results.
• Extracting and analysing large data sets using Excel and AI tools.
• Performing year end balance sheet reconciliations and building new ones ahead of the audit.
• Preparing lead schedules and supporting information for the auditors.
• Acting as a point of contact for auditor queries and clearing audit points promptly.
• Getting involved in ad-hoc projects as required.

Skills

Excel advanced

Audit support

Data analysis

Multi-entity experience

AI tooling

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Qualified or part-qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Harvey John’s client is seeking a Temporary Management Accountant to support year-end audit processes. This remote role requires proximity to London offices for 2 days per month and offers a busy, hands-on environment across multi-entity finance functions.

You’ll work with the Financial Controller, assist with month-end, balance sheet reconciliations, audit schedules and liaise with auditors. Strong Excel and data analysis skills, plus willingness to learn, are essential.