Interim Financial Accountant - Robert Walters : Job Details

Interim Financial Accountant

Salary: £350 per day

Contract: 6 months

Location: London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a collaborative and supportive finance team in London during a pivotal period of transformation and system implementation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving retail environment, enjoys working across multiple regions, and is passionate about ensuring financial accuracy and transparency.

What you'll do:

As an Interim Financial Accountant based in London, you will be at the heart of the finance function during a critical phase of change.

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring all deadlines are met with precision while supporting wider business transformation initiatives.
• Prepare comprehensive commentary on profit and loss reviews each month, focusing on specific cost categories to provide valuable insights.
• Oversee the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process by assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and preparing reconciliations for payroll, fixed assets, accruals, and prepayments.
• Manage the Fixed Asset Register by handling additions, disposals, depreciation recalculations, and ensuring schedules reconcile accurately to the general ledger.
• Supervise Accounts Payable activities including supplier account reconciliations, purchase order creation, and receipting to maintain robust financial controls.
• Assist with bank account reconciliations covering accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Review existing financial processes regularly to enhance internal control systems, developing detailed process notes and documentation for compliance purposes.
• Work effectively across two parallel ERP systems-Oracle Cloud Fusion and Microsoft Business Central
• Submit the monthly Debtor Scorecard with thorough analysis to the FP&A team to support informed decision-making.
• Participate actively in year-end audits by liaising with auditors and providing all necessary documentation promptly while responding to ad hoc requests from senior finance leaders.

What you bring:

• ACCA, CIMA or CPA qualified
• Demonstrated experience in financial accounting within FMCG or retail sectors. (essential)
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively across diverse teams and functions.
• Experience in ERP systems- Oracle Cloud Fusion and Microsoft Business Central (essential)
• Comprehensive understanding of accounts payable processes, general ledger management, fixed asset accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Track record of leading reconciliation processes with coordination or supervisory responsibilities over team members.
• Background supporting transformation projects or system implementations within complex organisations.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates