Job Description
Interim Financial Accountant | 4-Month Contract
Bath (Hybrid)
September-December 2026
Interviews next week
I'm currently recruiting for an Interim Financial Accountant to join a large, complex organisation during a critical year-end and audit period. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys rolling their sleeves up and working within a busy financial accounts environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the preparation of annual statutory financial statements
Managing and coordinating external audit requests and audit deliverables
Reviewing and implementing accounting policies, with a focus on FRS102, lease accounting and revenue recognition
Supporting financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations and year-end activities
Working closely with the Financial Accounts Team Leader to ensure a successful year-end reporting cycle
We're keen to speak with candidates who have:
Recent statutory reporting experience within a large or complex organisation
Strong technical financial accounting knowledge
Experience supporting external audit processes
Excellent Excel skills and strong attention to detail
Experience preparing reconciliations, working papers and technical accounting papers
A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to operate independently when required
This role has been created to provide additional support during a particularly busy reporting and audit period and would suit an experienced Financial Accountant, Finance Manager, Financial Reporting Accountant or Audit-trained qualified accountant looking for their next interim assignment.
If you're available this month, or know someone who might be interested, please get in touch with Charles Maidment from the Hays Bath & Bristol contract team for a confidential discussion.
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Locations
Interim Financial Accountant in Bath, Somerset employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
As a Senior Finance Manager in our well-established machinery sector company, you will thrive in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and contributions. We offer a competitive salary of up to £55,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to work closely with senior leadership, ensuring your role is both impactful and rewarding. With a focus on employee growth and autonomy, this position provides a unique opportunity to influence financial and operational decision-making within a dynamic SME setting.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
