Interim Financial Accountant - Part Time
JOB_53009414665632Job type
TemporaryLocation
PlymouthWorking Pattern
Part-time,Specialism
Public Service AccountingIndustry
EngineeringPay
£ CompetitiveClosing date
31 May 2025
Interim Financial Accountant jobs in Plymouth
Role: Part Time Interim Financial Accountant – ASAP Start – Engineering Organisation.
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Rate: £30 - £35 per hour
Other information: Role is 4 days per week – 34 hours per week (2 days WFH available)
Company Overview:
Hays are collaborating with a rapidly growing engineering business in Plymouth that is experiencing high demand for its products. They are looking for an Interim Financial Accountant to support their Senior Financial Accountant and Financial Controller. This high-profile role is essential within their finance function, ensuring financial compliance and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare weekly short-term cash flow forecasts and deliver accurate presentations for stakeholders.
- Compile monthly consolidated group management accounts with variance analysis and commentary.
- Draft annual financial statements and address auditor queries.
- Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
- Assist in the preparation of annual tax returns and compliance.
- Manage information for HMRC and national statistics reporting.
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely reporting.
- Lead and mentor finance team members, developing PowerBI solutions where possible.
General Responsibilities:
- Support financial business partnering across operational areas.
- Contribute to the development of financial plans for savings and value improvement.
- Prepare statistical reports to identify trends and improvements.
- Proactively identify and implement process improvements.
- Undertake project work as required.
- Ensure all processes align with company standards and act as an ambassador for the company.
- Demonstrate commercial awareness of the company’s products, customers, and markets.
- Promote the business as a market leader.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Adherence to reporting timetables and tax/reporting deadlines.
- Production of financial PE reporting slides and data requests.
- Effective management of external auditors.
Strategic Interface:
- Regularly liaise with Site Directors, Operational Managers, Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics.
Person Specification:
- Newly or part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) and a member of the equivalent professional body.
- Financial experience in the manufacturing sector is desirable but not essential.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to lead change positively.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Confident, enthusiastic, and resilient.
- Efficient approach to tasks and timely delivery.
- High standard of IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Power BI.
- High level of commercial acumen.
- Composure under pressure and experience in challenging circumstances.
Role: Part Time Interim Financial Accountant – ASAP Start – Engineering Organisation.
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Rate: £30 - £35 per hour
Other information: Role is 4 days per week – 34 hours per week (2 days WFH available)
If you are a proactive and motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for financial excellence, we would love to hear from you!
Interim Financial Accountant - Part TimeJOB_530094146656322025-03-052025-05-31
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