Interim Senior Financial Accountant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£300 - £400
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	City of London, WC1V 7NA
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	28 Jul 2026
Closing date:	26 Aug 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A leading PE-backed professional services business is seeking an ACA/ACCA qualified Financial Accountant to support a critical reporting and finance transformation project.Working directly with the Director of Accounting, you'll join a high-performing international finance team at a time of significant change, helping to improve reporting processes, strengthen controls and deliver key finance initiatives across a complex multi-entity environment.

Your new role

This is a hands-on role combining technical accounting, financial reporting and finance transformation.

You will:

Support the delivery of statutory accounts and financial reporting activities

Analyse and interpret large financial datasets using Excel and finance systems

Perform balance sheet reviews, reconciliations and investigation work

Identify reporting issues and drive resolutions through to completion

Support accounting policy, process improvement and control enhancement projects

Work closely with finance leadership and international stakeholders to improve reporting quality and governance

Play a key role in finance transformation initiatives and systems-led change

What you'll need to succeed

ACA or ACCA qualified

Big 4 or Top 10 audit-trained background preferred

Strong IFRS and financial reporting knowledge

Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting audits

Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability

A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and deliver under pressure

Immediately available or available at short notice

What you'll get in return

Up to £400/day

Hybrid working (London)

Initial 3-6 month contract

Exposure to senior stakeholders and an international finance function

Opportunity to gain valuable industry experience within a PE-backed business

What you need to do now

If you're an audit-trained Financial Accountant looking for your first or second move into industry and are available at short notice, please apply with an up-to-date CV for a confidential discussion.

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