Interim Financial Accountant

The Client:

I am supporting a London based retail business with the hire of an interim Financial Accountant to support them through a period of change. The interim role will have an initial duration of 6 months but may be extended.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Producing timely and accurate financial information (daily, weekly, periodically, quareterly, annually) that enables users to aid informed business decisions.
• To identify problems, needs and opportunities for improvement at all levels of the organisation specifically regarding key financial processes.
• To support the Accounting and Reporting team in providing the company with accurate financial information, and ensuring the servicing of internal and external customers.
• To help produce the Financial and Management Accounts of the company and group, as well as other required ad hoc and periodic reports. To understand the processes operating within finance, and to engage with other central support stakeholders, to enable timely and efficient reporting
• To manage stakeholders across the business, both inside and outside finance

Candidate profile:

• A professional Accounting qualification
• Multi-site Experience in Hospitality or Retail not necessary but would be an advantage.
• A knowledge of producing reports, reconciliations, P&Ls and various other financial documents
• Self-motivated with exemplary organisational skills
• Great communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to explain and interpret financial information
• Adaptable in a continuously evolving environment