Temporary Management Accountant

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

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.

If you’re available from December and want to make a real impact on a year end audit, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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