Cost Accountant jobs in United Kingdom

6+ month interim assignment Large, well‑established national group organisation

A long‑standing, successful UK group business is seeking an Interim Financial Accountant to support its Group Finance function to cover a maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable accountant to step into a broad, hands‑on role within a sizeable and complex environment, working closely with senior finance stakeholders and gaining exposure to group‑level reporting.

• Deliver accurate balance sheet reconciliations, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Take ownership of assigned month‑end tasks and post journals independently.
• Support the external audit process, providing clear explanations of technical accounting matters.
• Assist in preparing monthly balance sheet and cashflow reporting for management accounts.
• Provide analysis and commentary on balance sheet movements and variances.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and contribute to ongoing improvements in financial governance.
• Support cashflow monitoring, banking operations, and bank reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely tax returns.
• Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis and contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the Group.

• Qualified or part‑qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience supporting external audit, statutory reporting and financial controls.
• Strong understanding of balance sheets, cashflow activity and accounting standards.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, IF statements) and confident handling large data sets.
• ERP experience essential; SAP exposure highly advantageous.
• Detail‑driven with strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Able to communicate effectively across finance and non‑finance teams.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and capable of managing multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.