Interim Financial Accountant

Group Financial Accountant - 3-6 Month Contract Chippenham | Fully Onsite | Immediate Start We are seeking an experienced Group Financial Accountant for an initial 3-6 month assignment based on the outskirts of…

Job type Temporary
Posted 27 August 2026

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Group Financial Accountant - 3-6 Month Contract

Chippenham | Fully Onsite | Immediate Start

We are seeking an experienced Group Financial Accountant for an initial 3-6 month assignment based on the outskirts of Chippenham.

This is a technical financial accounting role suited to someone who has operated at Group Financial Accountant level and can hit the ground running with minimal support. The successful candidate must be available at short notice, have relevant experience and be able to commit fully to the assignment.

Typical Responsibilities

Preparation of monthly Group management and financial accounts
Group consolidations, including intercompany eliminations and reconciliations
Preparation of year-end statutory accounts and supporting schedules
Balance sheet reconciliations and detailed review of control accounts
Preparation of year-end audit files and liaison with external auditors
Intercompany accounting, reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies
Fixed asset accounting and depreciation
Accruals, prepayments, provisions and other month-end journals
Supporting the Group Finance team with ad hoc technical accounting projects

About You

You will be a technically strong and commercially aware accountant with proven experience in a similar Group Financial Accountant position. You will be comfortable working independently, managing deadlines and dealing with complex financial information.

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent experience is preferred, although strong relevant experience will be considered.

This is an immediate requirement, so candidates who are available at short notice and can commit to the full 3-6 month assignment are particularly encouraged to apply.

Based on the outskirts of Chippenham | Fully onsite

To apply, call Lucy ASAP on (phone number removed) or click Apply

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