Senior Accountant

Distinct | B Corp; Leicester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | B Corp is seeking an experienced interim accountant to support a client through a transition, combining balance-sheet clean-up with UK VAT compliance and IFRS16 application in a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves role.

You will lead reconciliations, correct historic journals, file VAT returns on time, and prepare documentation for year-end review. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CIMA with ~5–6 years post-qualification experience and strong IFRS 16 knowledge.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with ~5–6 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS 16.
• Proven experience in balance-sheet reconciliations and journal clean-up.
• Hands-on experience preparing VAT returns.
• Available to start at short notice.
• Pragmatic, self-motivated, and comfortable in a busy, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the balance-sheet clean-up, reviewing and correcting historic journals.
• Prepare and file VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Reconcile balance-sheet accounts and resolve long-standing unreconciled items.
• Apply IFRS 16 correctly to leases, including reviewing existing accounting treatment.
• Support year-end-related activity and prepare clear documentation for review.

Skills

IFRS 16

VAT returns

Balance-sheet reconciliations

Journal clean-up

Interim accounting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Distinct is working with a client undergoing a transition and needs an experienced, hands-on interim accountant to support them.

The role combines a focused balance-sheet clean-up with UK finance support, VAT compliance, and IFRS16.

This is a practical, "roll-up-your-sleeves" position and you will be expected to pick up work quickly.

• Lead the balance-sheet clean-up, reviewing and correcting historic journals
• Prepare and file VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
• Reconcile balance-sheet accounts and resolve long-standing unreconciled items
• Apply IFRS 16 correctly to leases, including reviewing existing accounting treatment
• Support year-end-related activity and prepare clear documentation for review

About you:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with approximately 5–6 years post-qualification experience
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS 16
• Proven experience in balance-sheet reconciliations and journal clean‑up
• Hands‑on experience preparing VAT returns
• Available to start at short notice
• Pragmatic, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a busy, changing environment