Average Financial Accountant salary in South East England

Interim Financial Accountant Location: Greenford, West London (Hybrid - 2 days office / 3 WFH)Rate: £200-£225 per day (via umbrella)Contract: InterimOverviewAn exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a global organisation in a high-impact role. You will be responsible for financial accounting, reporting, and controls across UK and EU entities, working closely with senior stakeholders and shared service teams.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Accounting & ReportingManage monthly financial accounting and reporting (P&L and Balance Sheet), including consolidation of UK entities in line with group policiesLead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close (accruals, prepayments, journals)Prepare and submit financials, forecasts, and budgets via reporting systemsProduce latest estimates for P&L and working capitalSupport the Financial Controller with audits, projects, and ad hoc activitiesEnsure shared service teams deliver against KPIs and follow robust processesPerformance Reporting & PlanningDeliver monthly performance reporting across full P&L (Revenue to EBIT)Manage latest estimates and support budgeting and forecasting cyclesSystems & DataMaintain reporting system mappings across finance and BI toolsManage SAP S/4HANA processes including master data, approvals, and system updatesEnsure strong data integrity across cost centres and profit centresAudit & ComplianceSupport internal and external audit requirements (quarter-end and year-end)Prepare statutory accounts, disclosures, and audit working papersEnsure compliance with group accounting policiesShared Services & Continuous ImprovementPartner with offshore shared service teams (RTR, AP, AR)Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and controlSupport development and performance of shared service teamsSkills & ExperiencePart or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent)Strong financial accounting and reporting experienceExperience working in a fast-paced, complex environmentSAP S/4HANA (or similar ERP) experience preferredAdvanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilityExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsProactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented mindsetRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Interim Finance Manager Location: Greenford, West London (Hybrid - 2 days office / 3 days WFH)Rate: £200-£225 per day (via umbrella)Contract: InterimOverviewWe are recruiting for an experienced Finance Manager to join a business on an interim basis. This role will focus on financial reporting, planning, and systems, supporting UK and EU entities while working closely with shared service teams.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Accounting & ReportingManage monthly P&L and Balance Sheet reporting, including UK entity consolidationLead month-end close activities (accruals, prepayments, journals)Prepare and submit financials, forecasts, and budgetsProduce latest estimates for P&L and working capitalSupport audits, projects, and ad hoc finance tasksPerformance & PlanningDeliver monthly P&L reporting Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning cyclesSystems & DataMaintain reporting system mappings and data integrityManage SAP S/4HANA processes including master data and approvalsAudit & ComplianceSupport external and internal auditsAssist with statutory accounts and disclosuresShared ServicesPartner with offshore teams across RTR, AP, and ARDrive process improvements and efficiency initiativesSkills & ExperiencePart or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent)Experience in a fast-paced environmentSAP S/4HANA (or similar ERP) experienceStrong Excel and analytical skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder managementProactive, adaptable, and detail-orientedRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Financial Accountant | £50,000-£55,000 pa | International Cultural Organisation | 6 Month FTC | 1 day a week in office | LondonThis Financial Accountant role is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised cultural organisation during a significant period of finance transformation. With a £10m turnover and an entirely new finance team in place, this position will play a critical role in strengthening controls, leading year-end processes, and ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting.Working closely with the Finance Director and senior stakeholders, you will provide hands-on accounting support across multiple entities, taking ownership of core financial processes while helping to clear historic backlogs and improve systems and controls.Key Responsibilities* Lead and manage the year-end close process independently, including preparation of statutory accounts and audit schedules* Prepare and post journals with appropriate supporting documentation including purchase order management* Complete bank, balance sheet and control account reconciliations* Manage month-end processes including cut-offs, accruals and prepayments* Support and respond to audit queries while maintaining ongoing finance operations* Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with financial procedures* Assist with clearing historic accounting backlogs and resolving legacy issues* Support reporting requirements for externally funded programmes* Contribute to process improvements, automation and systems development within a changing finance environmentPerson Specification* Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience* Proven experience leading year-end close and managing audits* Strong technical accounting knowledge* Excellent reconciliation and control account experience* Experience supporting cash to accrual accounting transitions desirable* Advanced Excel skills and experience with finance systems undergoing change (Xero desirable)* Strong understanding of PO management* Able to work independently, prioritise effectively and meet strict deadlines* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to support colleagues in a small, evolving teamThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a small but ambitious finance function that is undergoing restructure and modernisation. The team is newly formed and operating in an environment where systems have developed organically, creating a real opportunity for someone to embed stronger controls, improve processes and make a visible impact from day one.The role is initially a 6 month contract but could well be extended. They are looking for a proactive, technically strong accountant who thrives in hands-on roles and can bring structure and stability during a period of change.Candidates available at short notice are highly desirable. Apply now.