Interim Senior Accountant - 12 month contract

We are working with a leading global investment management business on an Interim Senior Accountant opportunity within its Group Finance function. This is a senior, hands‑on role with responsibility for expense accounting across the group, supporting senior stakeholders and leading a small, qualified team.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the role covers oversight of all non‑staff expense categories, monthly reporting and analysis, and maintaining a strong financial control environment. You will lead a small team of qualified accountants and act as the key point of contact to the wider business on expense‑related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and oversee accounting for group expenses, ensuring accurate accruals and reporting
• Perform monthly analysis and explain variances to senior management
• Business partner with internal stakeholders to ensure costs are understood and controlled
• Maintain high standards of financial control, balance sheet integrity and compliance
• Support month‑end close and present monthly expense results
• Manage year‑end audit processes and liaise with external auditors and tax advisors
• Lead and develop a team of two qualified accountants

Experience Required

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or qualified by experience
• At least 5 years’ relevant finance experience
• Asset management or financial services background preferred but not essential
• Strong Excel skills and experience using finance systems
• Confident communicator with proven team leadership experience

This role would suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys combining technical rigour with stakeholder engagement in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.