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Interim Accountant (German Speaking)

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An award-winning international business is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation. With increasing activity levels and the ongoing integration of UK and European operations, they are seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant / Finance Manager to join the team and support the next stage of development.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a visible impact within a growing business.
Your new role
Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of core finance activities while supporting integration and process improvement projects across multiple entities.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing month-end and year-end accounting activities
- Supporting the completion of the annual audit process
- Preparing forecasts, budgets, and cash flow projections
- Reviewing and approving supplier and operational payments
- Maintaining robust financial controls and processes
- Supporting finance integration and transformation projects
- Producing management accounts and financial reporting
- Partnering with stakeholders across the UK and Europe
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What you'll need to succeed
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
- Previous experience as a Senior Accountant or Finance Manager
- Strong forecasting and financial planning capability
- Comfortable working in a hands-on, growing business environment
- Experience managing payments and financial controls
- Strong system knowledge, ideally SAP Business One (SAP B1)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work autonomously and remotely
What you'll get in return
- Hybrid working model with just 1 day per week in the office
- Exposure to a growing international business
- Opportunity to play a key role in finance transformation and integration
- Potential for a permanent appointment following the initial contract period
- High levels of visibility and responsibility from day one


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