Interim Financial Accountant Interim

I’m currently partnered with a leading luxury car services business, operating in the supercar market, who is seeking an Interim Financial Accountant. With a strong presence in both the high-end retail sector and trade, the business also operates an online store selling car care products.

This role will be on average 4 days a week, with all working time spent on site in North West London.

This role is initially offered as a 3-month contract, with a competitive day rate ranging from £250 to £300 (outside IR35).

This role will have the potential to go permanent.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and preparing management accounts for a portfolio of UK companies.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring proper recording of financial transactions.
• Ensuring ledger accounts and subsidiary accounts are accurate and up to date.
• Analyzing costs, revenues, and financial commitments to project future expenses and income.
• Managing month-end activities, including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Preparing monthly management accounts, profit and loss statements, and balance sheets.
• Managing cash flow through weekly payment runs and financial forecasting.
• Supporting the preparation of KPIs and financial dashboards for business insights.
• Promoting best practices to standardize processes and drive operational efficiency.
• Leading project work such as financial investigations and occasional client secondments.
• Collaborating with heads of different entities to ensure smooth business operations.
• Preparing budgets and regular forecasts.
• Mentoring junior staff and handling ad-hoc projects.

Requirements:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in financial/management accounting, preferably beyond audit environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to partner with stakeholders.
• Excellent IT skills, with experience in accounting software such as Xero.
• Ability to collaborate with non-finance peers.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
• Previous experience in a Financial Accountant or similar role.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and results-driven.