Interim Group Operations Accountant

Project overview

The role supports the Group Finance function of a financial services group during a 6-month fixed-term assignment.

Profile of the suited interim professional:

• Assist with reporting on actual and budgeted costs, covering employee expenses and accounts receivable
• Prepare accurate monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare quarterly IFRS reporting in line with Group requirements and deadlines
• Prepare and help ensure on-time filing of quarterly VAT returns
• Support the Group Accounts Payable function and resolve queries
• Maintain Group Finance systems and contribute to process improvements
• Coordinate responses to internal and external audit information requests
• Produce ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for stakeholders
• Prior experience in a comparable accounting, finance operations or group finance position
• ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification
• Practical understanding of accounting standards, financial regulations and key finance workflows
• Experience drafting balance sheet reconciliations and assisting with month-end or periodic reporting
• Familiarity with IFRS reporting and VAT filings
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, timely reporting
• Comfortable conveying financial information to stakeholders, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to build effective relationships with external stakeholders
• Adaptable, proactive and able to manage competing priorities

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: Preston, South West, West Midlands, North West, .., GB
• Languages: English