Interim Senior Financial Accountant in London

Interim Senior Financial Accountant in London

London Full-Time 50000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support financial reporting and transformation projects in a dynamic finance team.
  • Company: Leading PE-backed professional services business with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Up to £400/day, hybrid working, and exposure to senior stakeholders.
  • Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a complex multi-entity environment.
  • Why this job: Join a high-performing team and make a real impact on finance processes.
  • Qualifications: ACA/ACCA qualified with strong IFRS knowledge and advanced Excel skills.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.

A leading PE-backed professional services business is seeking an ACA/ACCA qualified Financial Accountant to support a critical reporting and finance transformation project directly with the Director of Accounting. You'll join a high-performing international finance team at a time of significant change, helping to improve reporting processes, strengthen controls and deliver key finance initiatives across a complex multi-entity environment.

This is a hands-on role combining technical accounting, financial reporting and finance transformation. You will:

  • Support the delivery of statutory accounts and financial reporting activities
  • Analyse and interpret large financial datasets using Excel and finance systems
  • Perform balance sheet reviews, reconciliations and investigation work
  • Identify reporting issues and drive resolutions through to completion
  • Support accounting policy, process improvement and control enhancement projects
  • Work closely with finance leadership and international stakeholders to improve reporting quality and governance
  • Play a key role in finance transformation initiatives and systems-led change

What you'll need to succeed:

  • ACA or ACCA qualified
  • Big 4 or Top 10 audit-trained background preferred
  • Strong IFRS and financial reporting knowledge
  • Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting audits
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability
  • A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and deliver under pressure
  • Immediately available or available at short notice

What you'll get in return:

  • Up to £400/day
  • Hybrid working (London)
  • Initial 3-6 month contract
  • Exposure to senior stakeholders and an international finance function
  • Opportunity to gain valuable industry experience within a PE-backed business

If you're an audit-trained Financial Accountant looking for your first or second move into industry and are available at short notice, please apply with an up-to-date CV for a confidential discussion.

Interim Senior Financial Accountant in London employer: Reachwork

Join a leading Personal Injury practice in Birkenhead, where you'll thrive in a supportive and dynamic work environment. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload from day one, benefiting from competitive salaries and hybrid working arrangements that promote a healthy work-life balance. This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious paralegals looking to grow their careers within a rapidly expanding team.

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Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Interim Senior Financial Accountant in London

ACA or ACCA qualification
Financial Reporting
Statutory Accounts Preparation
IFRS Knowledge
Audit Experience
Advanced Excel Skills
Analytical Ability