Job Title: Interim Finance Officer (Year End)
Reporting To: Financial Accountant
Location: London, SW1Y 5HX
Type: Temporary - 3 months
Salary: £25.06 per hour
Mode: Hybrid | Minimum 2 - 3 days onsite
Interview schedule: Post 21st July' 2026
Please note: This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, which will be required prior to appointment to be obtained by the candidate.
As part of the process, reference checks will also be required from the candidate’s three most recent employers, upon confirmation of appointment.
Job Purpose
Our Client is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Officer (Year End) to support the Finance team during the year-end reporting and external audit period.
Reporting to the Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in preparing financial statements, supporting external audit activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring the timely completion of month-end and year-end accounting processes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and experience working in a fast-paced finance environment.
Key Responsibilities
Year-End & Month-End Reporting
- Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
- Assist in maintaining the fixed asset register, ensuring depreciation, additions and disposals are accurately processed.
- Maintain accurate records of journal entries, including recurring journals and year-end adjustments.
- Calculate and reconcile inter-fund balances for regular settlements.
- Support the year-end close process by preparing audit working papers, schedules and supporting documentation.
- Assist with the preparation of financial statements.
- Respond promptly to external audit queries and provide supporting financial information.
- Ensure financial records are accurate and compliant with internal policies and accounting standards.
Treasury Management
- Assist with the preparation of daily liquidity reports.
- Support the preparation of cash flow forecasts.
- Monitor and reconcile UK and overseas bank accounts, ensuring reconciliations are completed accurately and approved on time.
- Assist with treasury-related financial activities as required.
- Identify potential financial risks and escalate issues with appropriate recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, procedures and controls.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Finance team.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as required.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical accounting knowledge.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Strong IT and financial systems skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Professional, proactive and adaptable approach to work.
Experience Required
- Minimum of five years' experience in a similar finance role.
- Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting month-end close processes.
- Experience with fixed asset accounting.
- Experience supporting external audits and responding to audit queries.
- Experience with bank reconciliations, including foreign currency bank accounts.
- Experience working within multi-site and multi-currency environments is desirable.
- Working knowledge of IPSAS or IFRS is advantageous.
- Experience using CODA Financials or a similar ERP/accounting system.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Qualifications
- Degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline; or
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified, with active progression towards professional qualification.
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