Financial Accountant

• Interim Financial Accountant (Inside IR35)


• Min. 3 month contract


• Private equity-backed organisation | Northampton

Interim Financial Accountant | 3–6 Month Contract | Northampton | Immediate Start | £280-£380 per day (Umbrella)

Are you a technically strong Financial Accountant available at short notice and looking for your next interim challenge?

We're partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed organisation based in Northampton that is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join the business on an initial 3 month contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly acquisitive business at a key stage of its growth journey, taking ownership of acquisition accounting, statutory reporting, audit management and financial control activities.

• £280–£380 per day (Umbrella)


• Northampton (Hybrid Working)


• Immediate Start Available


• Min. 3 Month Contract


• Inside IR35

Key Responsibilities

• Lead acquisition accounting activities and support post-acquisition integration


• Manage key aspects of the group audit process


• Prepare statutory accounts and consolidation entries


• Oversee VAT returns and FCA reporting requirements


• Support tax compliance and liaise with external advisors


• Deliver meaningful financial analysis and reporting


• Partner with stakeholders across finance and the wider business

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified


• 3+ years PQE


• Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge


• Previous acquisition accounting experience (desirable)


• Experience gained within both practice and industry environments (desirable)


• Advanced Excel skills and excellent attention to detail


• CaseWare (or similar) experience desirable


• Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, evolving business environment

Why Apply?

• Join a successful private equity-backed organisation with an active growth and acquisition strategy


• Gain exposure to high-profile acquisition and integration projects


• Make a visible impact within a collaborative finance team


• Immediate start with a competitive day rate


• Hybrid working and flexible contract duration

If you're an experienced Financial Accountant with acquisition accounting expertise and are available to start quickly, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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