Interim Finance Officer (Year End) in London

Our Client is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Officer (Year End) to support the Finance team during the year-end reporting and external audit period. Reporting to the Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in preparing financial statements, supporting external audit activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring the timely completion of month-end and year-end accounting processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and experience working in a fast-paced finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Assist in maintaining the fixed asset register, ensuring depreciation, additions and disposals are accurately processed.
• Maintain accurate records of journal entries, including recurring journals and year-end adjustments.
• Calculate and reconcile inter-fund balances for regular settlements.
• Support the year-end close process by preparing audit working papers, schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements.
• Respond promptly to external audit queries and provide supporting financial information.
• Ensure financial records are accurate and compliant with internal policies and accounting standards.

Treasury Management

• Assist with the preparation of daily liquidity reports.
• Support the preparation of cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor and reconcile UK and overseas bank accounts, ensuring reconciliations are completed accurately and approved on time.
• Assist with treasury-related financial activities as required.

General Responsibilities

• Identify potential financial risks and escalate issues with appropriate recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, procedures and controls.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Finance team.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as required.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong IT and financial systems skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Professional, proactive and adaptable approach to work.

Experience Required

• Minimum of five years' experience in a similar finance role.
• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting month-end close processes.
• Experience with fixed asset accounting.
• Experience supporting external audits and responding to audit queries.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, including foreign currency bank accounts.
• Experience working within multi-site and multi-currency environments is desirable.
• Working knowledge of IPSAS or IFRS is advantageous.
• Experience using CODA Financials or a similar ERP/accounting system.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline; or ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified, with active progression towards professional qualification.