Temporary Accountant

Butler Rose; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Rose is assisting a busy Devon-based finance team with a temporary Financial Accountant role, offering hybrid working near Exeter. This position focuses on year-end statutory accounts and acting as the liaison with external auditors.

You should be ACA/ACCA qualified with proven year-end and audit experience, strong UK GAAP knowledge, and excellent Excel and analytical skills. Immediate availability is required.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Strong experience in year-end accounts preparation.
• Proven track record of managing external audits.
• Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Immediately available.

Responsibilities

• Year-end statutory accounts preparation
• Coordinate and manage the external audit process
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Respond to auditor queries and information requests

Skills

Year-end accounts preparation

External audit management

UK GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Temporary Financial Accountant Job near Exeter, Devon Hybrid working

We are seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to support a busy finance team through year-end and audit on a temporary basis, starting as soon as possible until the end of December. This hands‑on role will focus on preparing statutory accounts and acting as the key liaison with external auditors.

Key responsibilities:

• Year-end statutory accounts preparation
• Coordinate and manage the external audit process
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Respond to auditor queries and information requests

About you:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Strong experience in year-end accounts preparation
• Proven track record of managing external audits
• Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Immediately available

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accountant looking for a short term assignment within a supportive and collaborative finance team.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.