Interim Year End Accountant in Liverpool

Adele Carr Recruitment is partnering with an organisation in Liverpool who are keen to bring in an extra pair of hands to assist with their yearend accounts. This is a critical interim assignment for a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA), who enjoys taking ownership of complex year-end delivery and being the go-to technical lead. You will lead the delivery of the statutory accounts, managing the full year-end process, and act as the primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders. Important: This role is not about \”cover\” – it\’s about owning outcomes, bringing structure and delivering a high-quality statutory set of accounts to deadline. If you\’re someone who takes pride in seeing an assignment through from start to finish, this is a role where your contribution will be highly visible and genuinely valued. Huge, potential, for it to lead towards a permanent position. What You\’ll Be Responsible For Leading the year-end process end-to-end, owning the timetable, milestones and delivery Producing statutory accounts for the group and subsidiaries, ensuring full compliance with FRS102 and SORP Acting as the key point of contact for external auditors, ensuring information is provided efficiently and queries are resolved smoothly Providing technical guidance and support to the finance team throughout the accounts process Identifying technical or logistical issues early and developing practical, workable solutions Keeping senior management informed on progress, risks, and key decisions Governance, Risk & Value Ensuring full compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal financial policies Operating within the organisation\’s risk management framework to ensure issues are identified and controlled Applying a strong value-for-money mindset, supporting robust reporting, efficiency and best-practice processes Supporting procurement and contractual reporting where relevant to financial governance What We\’re Looking For Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Preferably, a technically trained accountant with proven experience leading year-end statutory accounts Strong technical financial reporting background (FRS102 & SORP accounting highly desirable) Comfortable stepping into a leadership role and taking ownership without heavy direction Professional, delivery-focused, and committed to completing the assignment in full Confident communicator, able to work effectively with auditors, finance teams and senior stakeholders Why This Interim Role Stands Out Clear scope, ownership, and accountability – no ambiguity High-impact assignment at a pivotal reporting point Opportunity to lead, not just support Hybrid working with flexibility A role that rewards technical strength, professionalism, and follow-through Next Steps This is a 2-stage interview process and interviews are being lined up over the next couple of weeks. Depending on your notice or commitments, the client is prepared to wait a couple of weeks for the new starter to commence work. To register your interest – please click APPLY or contact Adele Carr Recruitment directly.