Interim Senior Financial Accountant

• Day Rate: £350 - £450 per day (Outside IR35)  
• Location: London (2-3 days per week in the office)
• Job Type: Temporary – 3-4 months

Reed Finance are supporting a PE backed Infrastructure firm who are seeking an interim Senior Financial Accountant to join their dynamic Finance team on a temporary basis.

This pivotal role as part of a project to support the delivery of high-quality financial reporting, control, and compliance activities. It will require close collaboration with the Financial Controller and the wider finance team to ensure month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and statutory obligations are met, while driving improvements across processes, systems, and internal governance.

This role will suit a qualified Accountant ideally who qualified via a Big Four or Top 6 accounting firm/practice who has strong experience working in project related finance roles that require a lot of reconciliation work and investigation.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Prepare and review key month-end journals and reconciliations.
• Maintain and review balance sheet control accounts.
• Manage fixed asset register, conduct depreciation reviews, and monitor capital expenditure.
• Support lease accounting under IFRS 16, including managing right-of-use asset and liability schedules.
• Participate in both internal and external audits, including the preparation of audit schedules.
• Collaborate with other finance functions to ensure accuracy and alignment.
• Assist in the development and documentation of finance policies, controls, and procedures.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support their implementation.
• Provide guidance and technical support to junior team members.
• Support the finance leadership team with ad hoc analysis and project work.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified Accountant – Big Four or Top 6 practice trained
• US SOX experience and knowledge
• Strong background in financial accounting, with hands-on experience in month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial control.
• Experience in a larger, multi-site, or complex organisation preferred.
• Exposure to asset-heavy or leasing businesses highly desirable.
• Knowledge of fixed asset, lease, or inventory accounting processes is advantageous.
• Working understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS, especially IFRS 16 (leases).
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, Navision, or Business Central is strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and confident handling large data sets.
• Proactive and accountable, with a solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage across teams.

Benefits:

• Competitive Day rate Outside IR35
• Flexible working arrangements – 2- 3 days per week in the office
• Strong opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Inclusive and supportive work environment.

To apply for this interim Senior Financial Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.