Interim Financial Accountant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 31 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Eh2 3at |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4740178_1761930274 |
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Job Title: Interim Financial AccountantLocation: Edinburgh, UK
Job Type: Full-Time, Interim Hybrid Work
Duration: Start ASAP - Up to 6 Months
Rate: £300 / day
Overview:
Hays are seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive Interim Financial Accountant to support a new dynamic finance team in Edinburgh. This role is critical in ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective oversight of financial operations across multiple entities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure sound application of basic accounting principles and practices
- Manage tax preparation duties and payroll processing, liaising with external tax advisors as needed
- Lead financial control activities, including monthly analysis and variance reporting
- Review account and bank reconciliations for accuracy and completeness
- Oversee invoice processing, payments, and financial calculations
- Ensure accurate financial data entry into accounting systems
- Manage and plan detailed cash flow forecasts
- Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts and audit schedules
- Liaise with external auditors, providing documentation and support
- Recommend improvements to financial processes and internal controls
- Prepare monthly financial reports for sub-entities and branches
- Collaborate with project and country management teams to resolve financial queries and performance issues
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Financial Accountant, ideally within a multinational organisation
- Strong proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office, and financial software
- In-depth knowledge of UK accounting and tax regulations
- Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
- Ability to mentor and develop junior staff
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a well-established organisation, offering a hands-on role with strategic visibility and the chance to lead key financial processes during a critical period.
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