Senior Financial Reporting Accountant - Contract

Interim Financial Accountant | Global Hospitality Org | City Centre Manchester | £400 Daily Rate | Hybrid Your new company A high-growth, private capital-backed business operating within a fast-paced and acquisitive environment. The organisation has undergone significant recent change, with a strong emphasis on tightening financial controls, enhancing reporting accuracy, and delivering a robust year-end process. You will join a collaborative finance team supporting senior stakeholders through a critical reporting period. As an Interim Financial Accountant (3-6 months), you will take ownership of key financial reporting processes with a strong focus on statutory accounts and audit delivery. Lead preparation of statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP Act as the primary contact for external auditors, coordinating audit deliverables Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and technical accounting papers Support complex accounting areas including revenue recognition and provisions Assist with audit queries and ensure timely resolution of issues Contribute to process improvements across financial reporting ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent) Proven experience in delivering statutory accounts and leading year-end audits Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP essential) Ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision Advanced Excel skills; Competitive day rate up to £400 per day Immediate start with a 3-6 month assignment If you’re interested in this role, please click “apply” and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you’re a qualified accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester. #