Interim Financial Accountant

Interim Financial Accountant

Northamptonshire
£400 per day.

A well-established and growing manufacturing business is seeking a technically strong Financial Accountant to join its finance team on an interim period of 6 months. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in ensuring robust financial reporting, compliance and governance.

Working closely with senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of key reporting activities, year-end processes and audit management, while helping to drive continuous improvement across the finance function.

This role will be paying a daily rate of up to £400 per day.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting in line with IFRS.
Lead the year-end statutory reporting process and act as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
Manage the annual audit, ensuring all deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
Prepare technical accounting papers and provide guidance on IFRS compliance and accounting treatments.
Support the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with external advisors where required.
Review and strengthen financial controls, processes and reporting frameworks.
Assist with balance sheet reviews, reconciliations and month-end close activities.
Support tax compliance and wider financial governance requirements.
Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and technical expertise.
Contribute to finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.

About You

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
Strong technical accounting knowledge with proven IFRS reporting experience.
Previous experience managing year-end processes and external audits.
Experience within manufacturing, engineering or a complex operational environment would be advantageous.
Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
Confident communicator, capable of working with stakeholders across all levels of the business.
Proactive, hands-on and solutions focused.If you're a technically strong accountant looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed