Interim Accountant

We Do Group are supporting the European division of a global PLC, recruiting an Accountant on a 12-18 month Interim assignment.

The role is hands-on and detail-oriented with a blend of processing, reconciliation & reporting work.

Due to a new system going live in Q2 2025, this role is being recruited as an interim assignment until then where there will be a re-allocation of duties and potentially a permanent role, if suitable.

Duration: 12 - 18 months
Rate: £300 - £400 per day (inside IR35 via umbrella company)

The Role

• Responsible for General Ledger of assigned entities, and the oversight of the Banking, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Revenue Recognition, Fixed Assets & Inter-company activities of the same entities
• Prepares and records journal entries:

* Calculation of other accruals

* Payroll accounting and reconciliation

* Preparation of data for holiday accruals

* Prepayments

* Internal and External commissions

• Complete / contribute towards the production of high quality, accurate and detailed balance sheet reconciliations monthly, in-line with Corporate’s timetable / guidelines
• Reviews system generated transactions for reasonableness
• Provides record of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions
• Reviews and interprets financial reporting requirements, rules and regulations
• Analyses financial statement information
• Ensures compliance with internal controls accounting process documentation (i.e. SOX 404)
• Communicates with local and foreign subsidiaries to resolve accounting issues
• Produce, maintain and analyse complex management reports
• Develop and interpret reports and records for managers/stakeholders
• Be involved in reviewing, tracking and maintaining billing information in the financial systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and other accounting regulations
• Assistance with audit query resolution
• Support the Finance Manager, Accountant Lead and other members of the regional finance team as and when required

Your Profile

• Experienced and hands on Accountant
• Detail-oriented mindset
• Effective communicator - written and verbal
• Ability to work in office 5 days a week (parking on site and flexible working hours)
• Available for a 12-18 month assignment