Interim Financial Accountant in City of London

Morgan McKinley are supporting an FMCG business during a critical phase of transformation and system change and are seeking an audit-trained Interim Financial Accountant for a 3 month contract to stabilise and strengthen the Controlling function.

This is a hands‑on delivery-focused role suited to someone who can hit the ground running take ownership of core controls and keep the engine running while wider transformation work is underway.

This role is paying 350 a day inside IR35 with hybrid working available.

Responsabilities

• Own the month‑end close and deliver accurate results to tight deadlines

• Produce clear P&L commentary across key cost areas

• Lead balance sheet reconciliations, review and sign off critical accounts

• Manage the Fixed Asset Register and oversee depreciation and movements

• Oversee Accounts Payable controls and supplier reconciliations

• Support bank reconciliations across multiple entities

• Maintain and tighten financial controls and process documentation

• Operate confidently across dual ERP environments

• Act as a key contact for audit queries and year‑end readiness

• Deliver ad‑hoc analysis to senior finance stakeholders

What We\’re Looking For

• Audit‑trained qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

• Strong controlling background within FMCG, retail or another high‑volume consumer environment

• Proven experience owning the balance sheet

• Comfortable working in change, transformation or system‑heavy environments

• Hands‑on, detail‑driven and commercially aware

• Able to start quickly and add value immediately