Interim Financial Accountant

Location: Greenford, West London (Hybrid - 2 days office / 3 WFH)
Rate: £200-£225 per day (via umbrella)
Contract: Interim

Overview

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a global organisation in a high-impact role. You will be responsible for financial accounting, reporting, and controls across UK and EU entities, working closely with senior stakeholders and shared service teams.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Accounting & Reporting

• Manage monthly financial accounting and reporting (P&L and Balance Sheet), including consolidation of UK entities in line with group policies
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close (accruals, prepayments, journals)
• Prepare and submit financials, forecasts, and budgets via reporting systems
• Produce latest estimates for P&L and working capital
• Support the Financial Controller with audits, projects, and ad hoc activities
• Ensure shared service teams deliver against KPIs and follow robust processes

Performance Reporting & Planning

• Deliver monthly performance reporting across full P&L (Revenue to EBIT)
• Manage latest estimates and support budgeting and forecasting cycles

Systems & Data

• Maintain reporting system mappings across finance and BI tools
• Manage SAP S/4HANA processes including master data, approvals, and system updates
• Ensure strong data integrity across cost centres and profit centres

Audit & Compliance

• Support internal and external audit requirements (quarter-end and year-end)
• Prepare statutory accounts, disclosures, and audit working papers
• Ensure compliance with group accounting policies

Shared Services & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with offshore shared service teams (RTR, AP, AR)
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and control
• Support development and performance of shared service teams

Skills & Experience

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent)
• Strong financial accounting and reporting experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced, complex environment
• SAP S/4HANA (or similar ERP) experience preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented mindset

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