Interim Financial Accountant

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Interim Assistant Financial Accountant to join a public sector organisation on an initial 6‑month contract. Based in Birmingham with hybrid working, this hands‑on role supports the team through a busy period, focusing on audit support, financial reconciliations and strengthening financial controls and processes.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing detailed balance sheet reconciliations
• Investigating and resolving reconciling items and discrepancies
• Supporting the internal and external audit process, including responding to auditor queries and providing supporting documentation
• Reviewing existing financial accounting processes and identifying areas for improvement
• Implementing new and enhanced financial controls and procedures
• Ensuring key financial controls are consistently applied and appropriately documented
• Supporting month‑end and year‑end financial accounting activities
• Assisting with the production and review of financial information
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across finance to resolve issues and improve processes
• Providing additional hands‑on support to help stabilise the financial accounting team