Senior Financial Accountant

Cedar is partnering with a leading PE-backed Infrastructure business to appoint an Interim Senior Financial Accountant. The assignment is offered for an initial 6-month contract on a hybrid basis, with regular attendance at the London office (3 days per week). The role offers £500 - £575 per day.

The Company

A PE-backed Infrastructure business with a strong track record of growth and expansion throughout the UK.

The Role

This Interim Senior Financial Accountant role combines technical financial accounting, regulatory reporting, balance sheet management, and financial control responsibilities. Key responsibilities include:

• Own the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting across the business
• Prepare statutory accounts and support external reporting
• Review and reconcile key balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting evidence
• Produce monthly management information and analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making
• Manage core month-end activities including journals, accruals, prepayments, and other key adjustments
• Support VAT, tax, and other statutory reporting submissions, ensuring compliance with all deadlines
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, supporting audit processes and resolution of queries

Your Profile

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant
• Strong financial accounting experience within a complex environment
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and UK GAAP
• Experience preparing statutory accounts, managing audits, and maintaining strong balance sheet controls
• Previous experience working in infrastructure or infrastructure-adjacent businesses
• Available to start at short notice or immediately available

Compensation & Benefits

• £500 - £575 per day, 6-month contract
• Hybrid working model with London office presence, typically 3 days per week in the office