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Posted 02 August, 2026

Interim financial Accountant

Hays Accountancy and Finance
Central London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Your new company
\n A growing and well-established insurance business is seeking a hands-on Financial Accountant to support the CFO across financial reporting, controls and day-to-day finance operations. This is a broad role within a fast-paced environment, offering exposure across financial accounting, finance operations and ongoing finance systems improvements.
Your new role

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  • Ownership of month-end close, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
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  • Preparation of management accounts and support with year-end audit requirements.
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  • Management of insurer reconciliations, commission accounting and financial controls.
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  • Supporting banking activities, supplier payments, payroll processes and wider finance operations.
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  • Assisting with FCA reporting and group consolidation activities.
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  • Supporting ongoing finance systems enhancements, data transfers and process improvements.
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  • Working closely with senior stakeholders to improve reporting processes and operational efficiency

    What you'll need to succeed
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  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or an experienced finalist accountant.
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  • Strong Financial Accountant, Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant background.
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  • Proven month-end ownership and balance sheet reconciliation experience.
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  • Experience supporting audits and preparing management accounts.
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  • Comfortable operating within a hands-on finance environment covering both reporting and finance operations.
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  • NetSuite experience highly desirable.
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  • Insurance experience beneficial but not essential.

    What you'll get in return
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  • Broad exposure across financial accounting, finance operations and finance transformation projects.
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  • Direct exposure to senior leadership and the wider finance function.
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  • A hands-on role with genuine ownership and autonomy.
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  • Opportunity to contribute to ongoing finance systems and process improvements.
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  • Hybrid working within a collaborative and growing finance team.

    What you need to do now
    \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
    \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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