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Interim Financial Accountant – PE-Backed Consultancy

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Interim Financial Accountant – PE-Backed Consultancy
We’re working exclusively with a fast-growing, PE-backed consultancy with revenues of around £20m, who are looking to bring an experienced Financial Accountant into the team on an initial 6-month interim basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a growing Finance function at an exciting stage of its development. You’ll take ownership of key financial accounting responsibilities, work closely with senior Finance stakeholders and gain exposure to a PE-backed environment.
The Role
You’ll play a key role across the core financial accounting function, with responsibilities including:
- Owning the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Supporting the production of monthly management and financial reporting.
- Investigating variances and ensuring the integrity of the underlying financial data.
- Supporting statutory accounts, audit and year-end processes.
- Managing intercompany accounting and reconciliations across the group.
- Working closely with the wider Finance team on controls, processes and reporting improvements.
- Supporting ad hoc financial analysis and projects as the business continues to scale.
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What They're Looking For
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA
- Experience working within a fast-paced, growing business where you can operate with a high degree of autonomy.
- Strong month-end, balance sheet reconciliation and statutory accounting experience.
- Confident working with senior Finance stakeholders and able to hit the ground running.
- Strong Excel and accounting systems experience.
- Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to financial reporting.
- Professional services / consultancy experience would be advantageous, but isn't essential.
- Previous experience in a PE-backed or high-growth environment would be highly relevant.


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Why Join?
- Join a £20m PE-backed consultancy during a significant period of growth.
- Take ownership of a broad financial accounting remit rather than a narrow reporting role.
- Work closely with an experienced Finance team and senior stakeholders.
- Gain valuable exposure to a private equity-backed environment.
- Make an immediate impact during a key period for the business.
Location: London / Hybrid
Duration: 6 months
Qualification: ACA preferred
Salary: Competitive / dependent on experience
For more information, please get in touch at olivergaydon@betterplaced.com.
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