Interim Financial Accountant

• Exeter | Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
• Up to £30 per hour
• 37.5 hours per week
• Immediate start through to January 2027

A growing and innovative technology business is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Accountant to support a critical year-end and audit period. This is a hands-on assignment suited to a technically strong accountant who can quickly take ownership of outstanding financial accounting work and deliver results with minimal supervision.
This role is focused on pure statutory accounting, year-end accounts preparation and audit support rather than broader commercial finance responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities

• Complete partially prepared year-end statutory accounts
• Lead on outstanding financial accounting activities and ensure key deadlines are achieved
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Support external audit processes and liaise with auditors
• Assist with financial reporting requirements
• Resolve technical accounting issues as they arise
• Provide additional resource during a busy reporting period
• Work autonomously and quickly assess priorities

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Strong background in pure statutory accounting
• Proven year-end accounts preparation experience
• Experience supporting external audits
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation skills
• Able to work independently with minimal handover
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Available immediately or at short notice

What's on Offer?

• Up to £30 per hour
• Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in the Exeter office and 2 days working from home
• 37.5-hour working week
• Opportunity to support a growing technology business during a key reporting period
• Immediate start with an assignment running through to January 2027

If you're a qualified accountant with strong statutory accounting expertise and are available for an interim assignment, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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