Interim Financial Accountant

Interim Financial AccountantNorthamptonshire £400 per day. A well-established and growing manufacturing business is seeking a technically strong Financial Accountant to join its finance team on an interim period of 6 months. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in ensuring robust financial reporting, compliance and governance. Working closely with senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of key reporting activities, year-end processes and audit management, while helping to drive continuous improvement across the finance function. This role will be paying a daily rate of up to £400 per day. Key Responsibilities • Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting in line with IFRS. • Lead the year-end statutory reporting process and act as the primary point of contact for external auditors. • Manage the annual audit, ensuring all deliverables are completed accurately and on time. • Prepare technical accounting papers and provide guidance on IFRS compliance and accounting treatments. • Support the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with external advisors where required. • Review and strengthen financial controls, processes and reporting frameworks. • Assist with balance sheet reviews, reconciliations and month-end close activities. • Support tax compliance and wider financial governance requirements. • Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and technical expertise. • Contribute to finance transformation and process improvement initiatives. About You • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent). • Strong technical accounting knowledge with proven IFRS reporting experience. • Previous experience managing year-end processes and external audits. • Experience within manufacturing, engineering or a complex operational environment would be advantageous. • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills. • Confident communicator, capable of working with stakeholders across all levels of the business. • Proactive, hands-on and solutions focused. If you're a technically strong accountant looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.