Interim Financial Accountant

Robertson Bell are supporting a sizeable, complex and unique organisation based in Southampton to recruit an interim Financial Accountant on an initial four-month contract. Following a recent internal promotion, this role joins the team at the busiest period in the accounting calendar – providing support to the newly promoted Head of Finance who you will work in close partnership with over the coming months.  

The interim Financial Accountant will be responsible for:

• Working closely with the Head of Finance to produce the Annual Accounts and support the production of the Annual Report.
• Managing the Balance Sheet with a particular focus on accounting for Fixed Assets and Leases (IFRS 16).
• Producing and checking Trial Balances with supporting notations in preparation for Audit.  
• Engage with Auditors and the organisations parent company to answer accounts-related queries and provide evidence where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and templates, particularly within MS Excel.

This is a hybrid role, with three days per week required in a centrally based Southampton office.

The successful candidate will need:

• A background in producing Financial Accounts.
• Practical experience in Fixed Asset, and ideally Lease Accounting (IFRS 16).
• To be at least a CCAB or CIMA finalist.
• High Level MS Excel Skills and IT literacy.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.

Our client is looking to move quickly on this recruitment so, please don’t hesitate to submit your application now, as the role will be filled prior to the advert close date.

The role is deemed Inside IR35 and will be paid via an Umbrella Company.