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Interim Senior Financial Accountant

Posted: 28/04/26
Recruiter:Hays
Reference:3102808453
Type:Temporary
Salary:Competitive Competitive Day Rate
Location:Wiltshire
Description: Interim Senior Financial Accountant - Swindon 9-12-Month Contract (Day Rate)

The Organisation
We are working with a large, complex UK-wide organisation. The name of the organisation will be shared at shortlist stage.
The Role
This is a hands-on senior financial accounting role, responsible for statutory reporting, technical accounting, and audit delivery across the group. You will act as a key technical lead within finance, supporting high-quality external reporting and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and reporting requirements.The role sits within a strong central finance function and works closely with senior stakeholders, external auditors, and specialist teams across the business.
Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation of group and entity statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102)
  • Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, managing the audit process from planning through to sign-off.
  • Own and maintain accounting policies, ensuring they are clearly documented, up to date, and consistently applied.
  • Provide technical accounting advice on complex transactions and balance-sheet items
  • Support analysis and understanding of a large and complex balance sheet, including funds, reserves, and property-related accounting
  • Review and improve financial reporting models, processes, and controls to drive efficiency and quality
  • Prepare clear papers and insights for senior management and audit-level audiences

  • Skills & Experience Required
  • Qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA)
  • Strong experience preparing statutory accounts subject to external audit
  • Good working knowledge of FRS 102.
  • Proven ability to manage audits in complex, multi-entity environments
  • Confident in producing technical accounting papers and explaining issues to non-finance stakeholders
  • Comfortable working independently in an interim capacity and delivering to tight deadlines
  • Strong Excel and analytical skills; experience working with large datasets is beneficial.


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