Temporary Management Accountant

Harvey John; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work with London visits

Flexible hours

Staff discounts

Job summary

Harvey John is seeking a Temporary Management Accountant to support year-end audit processes across a multi-entity group. The role is remote (UK based) with periodic attendance at a London office, requiring a hands-on approach to month-end reporting, data analysis and audit preparation.

You will work closely with the Financial Controller, assist with balance sheet reconciliations, and liaison with external auditors. A solid accounting background and the ability to learn quickly are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as an accountant in practice or industry
• Ideally part or fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar)
• 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 working with large raw data sets
• Comfort using AI to support your work and improve processes
• A methodical, logical approach, with the confidence to challenge existing processes and solve problems independently
• 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

Data analysis

Auditing

Financial reporting

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

XLOOKUP

SUMIFS

Pivot tables

Job description

Temporary Management Accountant - Year End Audit Support

Location: Remote (UK based) with 2 days per month in a London office. Candidates need live within a reasonable commuting distance of London.

Contract: Temporary, full time, December 2026 to May 2027

Rate: £200-230 per day

The company

My client is a fast-paced, multi-entity European e-commerce group with a head office in London. Following a period of significant growth, they are looking for an experienced accountant to join the finance team on a temporary basis and provide hands-on support through the busy year end and audit period.

The role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll be a safe pair of hands across accounting, analysis and compliance, working closely with the external auditors. Responsibilities include:

• 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

You don't need prior experience in every area, but you'll need the willingness to learn quickly and take ownership.

What you'll need

• 3+ years' experience as an accountant in practice or industry, ideally part or fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar)
• 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 working with large raw data sets
• Comfort using AI to support your work and improve processes
• A methodical, logical approach, with the confidence to challenge existing processes and solve problems independently
• Strong organisation, prioritisation and communication skills

What's on offer

• A competitive day rate
• Remote working with minimal office time and flexible working hours
• Significant staff discounts
• A friendly, collaborative finance team and regular staff social events

Candidates must have the permanent right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship isn't available.