New interim vacancy - November 2025!
Year End Accountant Day Rate circa £500 Inside IR35 - potentially until March 2026 Milton Keynes
A leading international organisation is seeking a technically strong accountant with excellent IFRS reporting skills to support its finance team during a busy year-end period. The organisation has an international footprint and operates in multiple legal entities, with Big 4 support for overseas operations.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple entities. The role reports into the Finance Director and some of the key responsibilities will include:
- Prepare complex financial statements and supporting reports for senior leadership across different entities.
- Support the delivery of the Annual Report and prepare financial briefings for key meetings and stakeholders.
- Manage the relationship with external auditors, ensuring audit files are completed promptly, queries resolved, and timetables met.
- Oversee multiple entity accounting and sustainability reporting.
- Manage fixed asset accounting in line with IFRS, ensuring appropriate policies and estimates are applied (particularly in relation to leases).
- Collaborate closely with operational stakeholders on all accountancy matters.
The ideal candidate will be:
- Chartered or qualified (ACA, FCA, ICAS, CA, ACCA, or FCCA) ideally with 5+ years' post-qualified experience.
- Experienced in preparing complex financial statements and sustainability reporting under IFRS.
- Practice-trained or with experience in large, multi-site organisations.
- Operating previously at the level of Financial Reporting Manager, Financial Controller, Financial Accounting Manager, Senior Financial Accountant, or Group Accountant.
- Strong in Excel and finance systems experience.
This Day Rate assignment offers a unique opportunity to support an organisation with an international footprint during a busy period, contributing to high-quality financial reporting and statutory compliance.
Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Interim Year End Accountant employer: Butler Rose
Contact Detail:
Butler Rose Recruiting Team
How to prepare for a job interview at Butler Rose
✨Know Your IFRS Inside Out
Since the role requires excellent IFRS reporting skills, make sure you brush up on your knowledge of IFRS standards. Be prepared to discuss specific examples of how you've applied these standards in your previous roles, especially in preparing complex financial statements.
✨Showcase Your Multi-Entity Experience
This position involves overseeing multiple entity accounting, so highlight any experience you have in this area. Prepare to discuss how you've managed relationships with different stakeholders and ensured compliance across various entities in your past roles.
✨Prepare for Technical Questions
Expect technical questions related to financial reporting and sustainability. Review common challenges faced during year-end processes and think about how you’ve tackled similar issues before. This will show your problem-solving skills and readiness for the role.
✨Demonstrate Strong Communication Skills
As you'll be managing relationships with external auditors and senior leadership, it's crucial to demonstrate your communication skills. Practice explaining complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner, as this will be key during your interview.