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Interim Financial Accounting Lead

Posted: 08/10/26
Recruiter:Axon Moore
Reference:3192021818
Type:Contract
Salary:£350 - £450 Daily
Location:Romanby, Yorkshire and the Humber
Description:
Axon Moore are supporting a large international manufacturing business with the appointment of an Interim Financial Accounting Lead, based in North Yorkshire.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the end-to-end accounting activities for the UK entity, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting whilst maintaining compliance with UK statutory, tax and regulatory requirements. This is a highly visible role within an international organisation and will work closely with Group Finance, external advisors and a wide range of internal stakeholders.

The key roles and responsibilities for this person will include:
  • Ownership of the UK entity's end-to-end accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Coordinating the monthly and half-yearly financial close process in line with Group reporting deadlines
  • Ensuring accounting activities comply with UK GAAP, IFRS and Group accounting standards
  • Acting as the UK subject matter expert for VAT compliance, including accurate VAT accounting and timely submission of VAT returns
  • Managing relationships with HMRC, external auditors, tax advisors and other regulatory bodies
  • Coordinating statutory audits and ensuring the timely preparation of statutory financial statements
  • Ensuring compliance with Group Internal Control standards, identifying financial and compliance risks and implementing appropriate controls
  • Supporting both internal and external audit programmes
  • Working closely with colleagues across the wider international Group to ensure consistent and effective financial processes
The ideal candidate requirements for this role will include the following:
  • Qualified, accounting professional
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP, with practical experience in statutory financial reporting
  • Experience coordinating statutory audits and working with external auditors, tax advisors and regulatory bodies
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across an international organisation
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing international business in a key UK finance position, offering significant exposure across the wider Group and the opportunity to take ownership of the local finance function.

If you feel you have the required skills and experience for this role, please apply ASAP.

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