Interim Finance / Accounting Talent

Below are examples of candidates we are currently working with who are available for new opportunities and have specific hands-on experience in accounting roles, able to start quickly (within days) and hit the ground running.

Maximum flexibility for your business, engage these candidates on a hourly or daily rate basis. 

This is not an exhaustive list, but rather a snapshot of the type of candidates we are working with locally who are currently available. 

Other specialisms are covered.

Head of Finance / FC #43486

Experienced FCA Qualified Accountant, strong interim background 

  • Successfully implemented a comprehensive revamp of the management accounting procedures and balance sheet reconciliations after the completion of the refinancing of the banking facilities for the Consumer Finance Group.
  • Played a key role in realigning the Sage100 nominal ledger to align with the updated business structure.
  • Proactively initiated the recovery of VAT expenses, conducted a thorough cost reduction analysis of bank charges, resulting in annual savings of £100,000.
  • Led the charge in managing the accounting and reconciliations for a significant divestment of a debt management subsidiary to a private equity firm, resolving a £1.3 million intercompany mismatch issue.
  • Responsible for overseeing the management accounting for the principal loan company, identifying annual savings of approximately £200,000 through renegotiating credit score and land registry commercial contracts. Ensured full compliance with PAYE, VAT, and Corporation Tax requirements, resulting in a successful HMRC control visit.

Management Accountant / Finance Manager #55677

ACMA qualified, 15+ years in month end accounting roles

  • Oversaw finance operations for multiple entities, managing month-end close, management accounts, and reconciliations with precision.
  • Developed and implemented new transfer pricing policies, adapting to changes and driving financial efficiency.
  • Streamlined month-end close process, reducing it from 4 days to 2, in alignment with grouprequirements.
  • Managed transactional processing for various subsidiaries, handling AP/AR and ensuring accurate reconciliations.
  • Enjoyed exposure to global activities, gaining expertise in audits, taxes, and market dynamics.
  • Prepared comprehensive budgets and conducted detailed cash-flow forecasts to drive financial planning.
  • Provided regular reports on sales analysis, stock analysis, and budget holder spend to support decision-making.
  • Excelled in managing complex audits and ensuring accurate reconciliation of balance sheets.
  • Maintained strict control over AP and AR processes to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency.

Financial Controller #325886

ACCA Qualified, 16+ years versatile accounting experience gained in SME, Private Equity, and PLC settings

  • Senior finance professional with proven success in SME, Private Equity, and PLC sectors across manufacturing, logistics, steel, healthcare, transport, utilities, and packaging
  • Expert in implementing process improvements, managing multiple commercial projects, and overseeing month-end cycles, resulting in timely and accurate reporting
  • Developed and produced weekly variance reports and monthly management analyses to support strategic decision-making
  • Led and mentored finance teams, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling team members to take on increased responsibilities
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from directors to non-financial managers, ensuring alignment on financial objectives
  • Streamlined month-end reporting from 14 days to just 4 days, improving accuracy and reducing manual entries significantly
  • Managed simultaneous audits and year-end accounts across two countries, driving business improvements in both entities
  • Resolved CAPEX and asset audit concerns by developing a comprehensive process adopted across multiple divisions
  • Created and updated annual budgets and forecasts, analysing variances to inform strategic direction and operational adjustments
  • Ensured compliance with financial controls, facilitating successful internal and external audits while maintaining high standards of accuracy

Month End / Group Accountant #25611

circa.15 years Month End / Year end Accounts preparation experience 

  • Overseeing financial accounts for a subsidiary with a £6m turnover, collaborating with directors for review.
  • Resolving a 3-month backlog in management account preparation, reducing reporting cycle to 6 working days.
  • Establishing a ‘Monthly Reporting Timeline’ to define workload, responsibilities, and deadlines.
  • Streamlining complex tasks by creating structured Excel files and defining custom extracts.
  • Ensuring process stability and incorporating ‘How-To’ into journals and processes.
  • Monitoring revenue recognition journals and conducting stock/WIP reviews and adjustments.
  • Performing daily bank and cash book reconciliations across 2 banks and 4 currencies.
  • Collaborating with Credit Control Manager to ensure accurate cash flow forecasting.
  • Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register and overseeing balance sheet and P&L controls.
  • Successfully passing 4 HMRC audits and supporting audit preparation and client deliverables.

Financial / Yearend Accountant #254487

ACCA qualified 18+ years Finance experience

  • Preparation of monthly Shareholder reporting packs
  • Compilation of quarterly and annual Lender reporting packs
  • Submission of technical accounting papers for year-end audits
  • Creation of statutory accounts and tax compliance documents
  • Support throughout the statutory audit process
  • Development of Regulatory reporting for the Group and subsidiaries
  • Execution of Corporate and Income Tax/VAT computations
  • Conducting financial analysis and reconciliations
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Excel for financial reporting
  • Over 15 years of experience with various accountancy software including SAP, Hyperion, Sage packages and related software

Ledger Manager #6582887

9 years AP & AR experience

  • Maintain precise financial, employee, and client documentation.
  • Deliver timely and accurate audit reports for financial examinations.
  • Slashed aged debt from £5 million to £1.5 million by revamping debt collection processes.
  • Prepare financial statements and reports for executives while overseeing month-end closings and reconciliations.
  • Streamline inter-departmental procedures to boost accessibility of financial information and generate impactful monthly performance reports.
  • Revise Cash Management and Accounts Payable processes for greater efficiency, including faster resolution of internal invoice queries and coding discrepancies.
  • Ensure accurate entry of 3,000 AP invoices into Concur monthly and produce daily cash flow actuals.
  • Approve payment runs, ensuring compliance of new invoices and managing returns of non-compliant ones.
  • Generate month-end reports and complete Cash Management and Accounts Payable closures, aligning payments with cash forecasts in collaboration with the Group Financial Controller.
  • Spearheaded the No PO No Pay project, tackling issues with departments and informing suppliers of new policies.

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We thoroughly screen candidates using relevant techniques which can include referencing, psychometric tests (situational judgment, behavioural, competency), integrity assessments, skills evaluations, and online presence reviews. This comprehensive approach ensures that we present the best-fit, thoroughly vetted candidates.

We are able to support our clients with temporary (hourly or daily rate payrolled through us), fixed-term contract, and permanent recruitment solutions. We offer a number of delivery options for permanent projects, depending on the specific needs and complexity of the brief

Yes, we have  numerous case studies available that we can send over to you that outline previous successful recruitment projects we have delivered that would be relevant to your organisation.

We support our clients across sales, operational, engineering, finance, HR, and administration teams within their businesses.

We work hard to make sure every placement is the right fit, leading to a successful project. This is the case in over 90% of our projects. As a safety net for our clients, we back up our work with a standard, free replacement period.

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