Interim Financial Accountant

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Interim Financial Accountant to join our finance team in Preston on a 6‑month fixed‑term basis. The role will focus on delivering accurate financial statements, managing month‑end and year‑end closes, and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities. You will work closely with senior management and external auditors to ensure compliance with UK accounting standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in line with UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Manage month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accurate recording and reconciliation of all transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile balance‑sheet accounts, including accruals, pre‑payments and inter‑company transactions.
• Support the preparation of management accounts, analyse variances and provide explanations to senior management.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash‑flow analysis in collaboration with the finance team.
• Liaise with external auditors and support audit activities, including preparation of audit schedules.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and contribute to the improvement of accounting processes.
• Provide guidance to other finance team members during the interim period.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Relevant degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline (preferred).
• Proven experience as a financial accountant within a commercial or corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing month‑end and year‑end processes and preparing financial statements.
• Experience working on a contract or interim basis is advantageous.
• Experience liaising with auditors and preparing audit schedules.

Required skills

• UK GAAP (UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Financial reporting and statement preparation.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Cash‑flow analysis.
• Month‑end and year‑end close procedures.