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.