At a Glance
- Tasks: Own cashbook and bank reconciliation for a growing infrastructure business.
- Company: Dynamic infrastructure company focused on restoring financial control.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible working, and opportunity to make a real impact.
- Other info: Practical role with potential for long-term engagement and professional growth.
- Why this job: Help rebuild cash positions and establish reliable financial processes.
- Qualifications: Strong cashbook experience, advanced Excel skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Sector: Infrastructure
Location: Maidenhead, 2-3 days per week initially, with increased remote working once up to speed
Duration: ASAP to 31 December 2026
Rate: £400-£600 per day Outside IR35
I am seeking an Interim Financial Accountant to own the cashbook and bank reconciliation workstream for a growing infrastructure business. The role will rebuild the cash position, correct historic treatment and establish a repeatable process for BAU handover. The assignment Cashbook reconciliation stopped during a transaction process and the gap has since reopened. You will bring the reconciliation up to date, unwind historic postings to Other Current Assets and resolve cash-related ledger issues.
Key responsibilities
- Update the cashbook reconciliation and clear the bank gap.
- Unwind historic treatment of bank differences in Other Current Assets.
- Investigate and clear reconciling items and unallocated cash.
- Post journals to correct and clear cash-related issues.
- Identify wider ledger issues surfaced through cash activity.
- Document and hand over a repeatable bank reconciliation process.
The right candidate
You will be a practical, detail-focused accountant who understands cash postings, journals and reconciliation logic. You will be confident following issues through to resolution and working with imperfect data.
Essential experience
- Strong cashbook and bank reconciliation experience.
- Experience rebuilding incomplete or unreliable cash reconciliations.
- Strong understanding of cash postings, journals and balance sheet impact.
- Advanced Excel and transaction data analysis skills.
- Experience documenting and handing over finance processes.
Why this role?
This is a practical interim role focused on restoring control over cash and giving the business a reliable position to work from.
Interim Financial Accountant - Cashbook / Bank Reconciliation in Maidenhead employer: Butler Rose Ltd
Butler Rose is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Maidenhead that fosters professional growth and development. With a focus on infrastructure, this interim role provides the opportunity to lead significant financial reporting projects while enjoying flexible working arrangements, including increased remote work as you settle into the position. The company values technical expertise and encourages a culture of collaboration and challenge, making it an ideal place for qualified accountants looking to make a meaningful impact.
