Interim Financial Accountant

Interim Financial Accountant, £350-£450pd doe (Big 4 Trained) Initial 6-Month Contract | Technology

Altum Consulting are recruiting for an Interim Financial Accountant to join an expanding technology business based in central London. This role will suit a technically strong Big 4 trained qualified accountant to support across financial reporting, audit readiness, and technical accounting requirements. The successful candidate will Interim Financial Accountant will provide technical accounting expertise and hands-on support across statutory reporting, audit processes, and financial statement preparation.

Role:

• Lead preparation of statutory financial statements under IFRS/GAAP.
• Prepare supporting disclosures, technical accounting papers, and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support monthly and year-end close processes.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors.
• Review and strengthen financial controls and reporting processes.
• Improve documentation and audit readiness across finance.
• Support implementation of best-practice accounting procedures within a scaling business.
• Partner with FP&A and wider finance teams to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects related to growth, systems, or transactions.
• Provide technical guidance to junior finance team members where required.

You'll be/have:

• Big 4 trained Accountant with strong audit background.
• Available immediately/short notice period.
• Significant experience preparing financial statements.
• Deep understanding of IFRS/UK/US GAAP.
• Hands-on audit experience with complex group structures.
• Strong technical accounting skills.
• Systems implementation or process improvement exposure.

For further information on this new role please contact Jen McMurray on the attached details. Candidates will be considered immediately for interview and start.