An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Interim Senior Financial Accountant to join a rapidly expanding, private equity-backed organisation in the hospitality and real estate sector, based in the heart of London. This role offers you the chance to play a pivotal part in supporting a thriving business as it embarks on an ambitious growth journey, with new site developments and system implementations underway.
To start immediately/asap
Based in Central London 2-3 days
What you'll do:
As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will play an integral role in supporting this organisation’s ambitious expansion plans. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve managing complex financial tasks such as preparing for audits, reconciling balance sheets across multiple entities, compiling trial balances, and producing detailed schedules for both internal stakeholders and external auditors. You will also be instrumental in overseeing the accounting for new site launches and development projects—ensuring every transaction is captured accurately from start to finish. With the introduction of a new ERP system on the horizon, your expertise will be vital in guiding data migration efforts and optimising financial processes. Working collaboratively within a close-knit finance team, you will help drive best practices while contributing valuable insights that inform strategic decisions during this period of significant growth. Your ability to adapt quickly, communicate effectively with colleagues across departments, and maintain meticulous attention to detail will ensure your success in this rewarding position.
- Take ownership of meeting audit deadlines by preparing accurate financial statements and ensuring all documentation is complete and compliant with relevant standards.
- Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining accuracy across multiple entities within the group and identifying any discrepancies promptly.
- Prepare trial balances and pull together comprehensive schedules to support both internal reporting requirements and external audits.
- Oversee the accounting processes for new sites and developments, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately from inception through to completion.
- Support the implementation of a new ERP system by providing expert input on data migration, process improvements, and system testing.
- Assist with consolidation activities across multiple business units, ensuring timely and accurate group reporting.
- Collaborate closely with other members of the finance team to share knowledge, resolve queries, and ensure best practices are followed throughout all accounting processes.
- Work alongside operational teams to provide financial insights that support decision-making during periods of rapid growth and change.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technical accounting standards relevant to the hospitality, real estate, or retail sectors.
- Contribute positively to a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function by suggesting enhancements to existing processes.
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Senior Financial Accountant position brings substantial experience from similar roles within fast-paced industries such as hospitality, real estate or retail—particularly those involving multi-site operations. Your qualifications reflect deep technical expertise in statutory reporting requirements, audit preparation, consolidations and reconciliations. Beyond your technical prowess, your approachable nature fosters collaboration within diverse teams; you thrive when sharing knowledge generously with others. Your adaptability shines through during times of transition—whether implementing new systems or integrating newly acquired sites—and your attention to detail ensures nothing is overlooked even amidst shifting priorities. You understand how important it is to communicate complex concepts simply so everyone feels included in achieving shared goals. Above all else, your dependability makes you someone colleagues can rely on during critical deadlines or challenging projects.
- You are a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with proven experience working within industry settings such as real estate, hospitality, retail or multi-site environments.
- Your background includes hands-on involvement with technical accounting matters including statutory accounts preparation, audit support, consolidations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- You have demonstrated proficiency in managing complex financial processes during periods of organisational change or rapid growth.
- Your interpersonal skills enable you to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels while fostering an inclusive team environment built on trust and mutual respect.
- You possess strong analytical abilities that allow you to identify issues quickly and implement practical solutions without compromising accuracy or compliance.
- Experience supporting ERP system implementations or upgrades is highly desirable; you are comfortable navigating new technologies and adapting processes accordingly.
- You bring excellent organisational skills that enable you to manage competing priorities efficiently while meeting tight deadlines under pressure.
- A commitment to continuous professional development ensures your technical knowledge remains current with evolving industry standards.
- You demonstrate sensitivity when communicating complex information clearly to non-finance stakeholders so they feel supported throughout periods of change or uncertainty.
What sets this company apart:
This organisation stands out as an exceptional place to advance your career due to its unique combination of rapid growth potential backed by significant private equity investment.
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