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Posted 25 July, 2026

Financial Accountant - Controls & Best Practice (Interim)

Zachary Daniels
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Financial Accountant - Controls & Best Practice (Interim)

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£250 - £350 per day PAYE

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Start ASAP Contract up to October (then review)

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2 days in office | (West London)

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We're partnering with a globally recognised consumer business seeking a strong Financial Accountant to support a key finance transformation programme.

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This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys reviewing processes, improving controls and helping shape best-practice finance approaches within a complex and evolving organisation.

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Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll support reporting, accounting reviews and process improvements while helping ensure robust financial controls across a large-scale environment.

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Key responsibilities:

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    Reviewing accounting activity and financial controls

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    Supporting process improvement and best-practice approaches

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    Preparing reporting, reconciliations and variance analysis

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    Supporting statutory and audit requirements

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    Partnering with stakeholders across finance and operations

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    Helping strengthen processes during transformation

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What we're looking for:

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    ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

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    Large organisation / multi-site experience

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    Strong accounting and controls understanding

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    Ideally audit-trained background

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    Confident communicator able to challenge and influence

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    Advanced Excel and systems skills

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This role offers genuine opportunity to add value, influence positive change and work alongside a highly collaborative finance team.

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BH36250