Interim Accountant
Contract: 3 months
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Leicester
Rate: £350 to £400 per day
Distinct is working with a client going through a transition and needs an experienced, hands-on interim accountant to support.
The role combines a focused balance-sheet clean-up with UK finance support, VAT compliance, and IFRS16.
This is a practical, "roll-up-your-sleeves" position and you will be expected to pick up work quickly.
You can:
- Lead the balance-sheet clean-up, reviewing and correcting historic journals
- Prepare and file VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
- Provide day-to-day UK finance support
- Reconcile balance-sheet accounts and resolve long-standing unreconciled items
- Apply IFRS 16 correctly to leases, including reviewing existing accounting treatment
- Support year-end-related activity and prepare clear documentation for review
About you:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with approximately 5–6 years post-qualification experience
- Strong working knowledge of IFRS 16
- Proven experience of balance-sheet reconciliations and journal clean-up
- Hands-on experience preparing VAT returnsl
- Available to start at short notice
- Pragmatic, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a busy, changing environment
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Interim Accountant in Leicester employer: Distinct Recruitment
Join a dynamic and innovative team in East Leeds, where your contributions as a Growth-Driven Management Accountant will be valued and recognised. We foster a collaborative work culture that encourages professional development and offers opportunities for growth, ensuring you can expand your skills while making a meaningful impact within the finance team. With a focus on innovation and support, this role provides a unique chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment while working alongside experienced professionals.
