Interim Senior Financial Accountant

About the Business A fantastic opportunity to join a well-established services business based in Studley as an Interim Senior Financial Accountant on an initial 6-month contract, paying £60,000 – £75,000. This is a hands-on, ownership-led role for a qualified accountant, taking the lead on capital expenditure across the site while supporting the wider group with key reporting deliverables. Reporting to the Assistant Financial Controller, you’ll have real visibility across the business and the chance to make an immediate impact. Main Duties: As an Interim Senior Financial Accountant, your main duties include: • Take full ownership of fixed asset accounting – forecasting, managing and accurately reporting on all fixed asset matters across the site • Lead ongoing perpetual reviews and audits of the fixed asset register to keep records complete and reliable • Oversee the forecasting, management and reporting of customer-funded assets • Provide accurate forecasting and reporting across all leases held at the facility • Work alongside the plant team to prepare and review capital expenditure requests • Produce dependable free cash flow forecasts and supporting reporting • Monitor, track and report on the risks and opportunities arising from commodity price movements • Track progress against annual purchasing savings targets and report on performance • Complete balance sheet reconciliations in line with SOX control requirements • Review, refine and document finance processes to strengthen ways of working across the department • Contribute to corporate and wider group reporting, including HFM submissions • Support colleagues across the finance team and pick up ad hoc tasks as the function requires Location / Office / Culture This role is based in Studley within an established finance function at a well-regarded services business. You’ll report into the Assistant Financial Controller and work closely with the plant management team, giving you genuine exposure across the site and into group-level reporting. It’s a busy, varied environment where your input will be valued from day one. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: • ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a financial accounting role • Strong Excel and systems skills, with a high level of attention to detail • Confident communication skills, able to present financial information clearly • Experience with fixed assets is beneficial but not essential Why Join the business • 6-month interim contract paying £60,000 – £75,000 • A broad, ownership-led remit across capex, fixed assets, leases and savings targets • Valuable exposure to group reporting (HFM) and SOX controls • Join an established, well-regarded services business • Supportive finance team and a varied, fast-paced workload • Finish at 1pm on a Friday About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: VL71898