Interim Accountant

Interim Company Accountant (6-Month Contract)Location: ExeterSalary: £40,000 per annumHours: Full-time, 5 days onsiteStart: ASAP

Hays are working with a growing organisation in Exeter is seeking an experienced Interim Company Accountant to provide immediate support across financial accounting, statutory compliance, tax filings, and month-end close. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical skills and the ability to work at pace within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close, journals, accruals, reconciliations, and accounting adjustments.
• Complete bank, balance sheet, and income statement reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT, corporation tax, and statutory returns.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Liaise with external auditors and advisors.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis.
• Maintain internal controls and contribute to process improvements.

Skills & Experience

• Fully/part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or strong QBE.
• Solid experience in financial accounting, tax compliance, and month-end.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax and statutory reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Confident working with stakeholders and external auditors.
• Proficient in accounting software and Excel.

Ideal Candidate

• Able to hit the ground running in a hands-on interim role.
• Experienced with audits, year-end, or tax cycles.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, growing organisation.

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