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Financial Accountant

Cedar
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

London, Greater London EC2V 7WS, England

Salary

£400 - £450 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Cedar is seeking an Interim Financial Accountant for a 6-month contract based in Central London.
  • The role offers a day rate of £400-450, reflecting a fair value based on previous salary or day rate.
  • Candidates should ideally possess a formal accountancy qualification and have experience in statutory reporting or auditing.
  • Strong Excel skills and the ability to manage relationships with other accounting departments are essential.
  • Prior interim or contract experience is beneficial but not mandatory, and the company promotes a flexible hybrid working approach.

Cedar is currently partnered with a rapidly growing technology business to secure an Interim Financial Accountant, based in Central London. The role is a 6-month initial contract, paying a day rate between £400-450 per day.

The Company

This fast-growth technology business has grown from strength to strength in recent years, to become a leader within the UK market. They have consolidated their rapid growth with key efficiency drivers and introducing a world-class finance team and processes into their London HQ.

The Role

As Interim Financial Accountant, you will:

  • Prepare month-end, quarterly, and year-end financial reports in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS, ensuring all disclosures and compliance requirements are met.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, providing necessary general ledger information, facilitating the audit process, and preparing working papers for both interim and year-end audits.
  • Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including intercompany balances, fixed assets, and provisions. Ensure accurate year-end adjustments and accruals.
  • Maintain robust financial controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and audit expectations.

Your Profile

You will ideally have:

  • A formal accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA/CIMA/CA)·
  • Previous experience delivering statutory reporting, or reviewing financial statements from an audit perspective.
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Experience of managing relationships and working closely with other accounting departments
  • Prior experience in an interim / contract role would be beneficial but not necessary.
  • The rate of £400-450 per day represents a fair value, or logical increase on your previous salary or day rate.

Compensation & Benefits

As well as the day rate of £400-450 per day, this contract role as Interim Financial Accountant, offers the chance to join a highly-regarded firm, on a significant upward trajectory. They have recently delivered on a strategic growth plan, and are continuing on an exciting course.

Their highly impressive Central London office is walking distance from multiple tube and rail stops, and the company embraces a flexible and understanding approach to hybrid working. They typically attend the office 2-3 times per week.

They are a progressive, entrepreneurial and revolutionary business that champions excellence.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.