via reed · 20 May 2026 ·32 days ago

Financial Accountant - Technical Accounting (Interim)

Zachary Daniels
West London Contract GBP 65,000 – 75,400
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Financial Accountant - Technical Accounting (Interim) | Global Consumer

£250 - £290 per day PAYE

Start ASAP Contract running to October (then review)

Hybrid (West London)

Looking to make a real impact within a globally recognised, fast-paced Global business during a period of exciting change?

We're supporting a major consumer brand undergoing transformation and are seeking a technically strong Financial Accountant to join a highly collaborative UK Accounting team.

This is a key role for someone who enjoys complexity, pace and technical accounting. Working closely with UK, EMEA and US finance teams, you will support month-end, reporting, statutory requirements and provide specialist accounting support across lease accounting and complex transactions.

What you'll be doing:

  • Supporting monthly and quarterly financial reporting within a large, multi-site business

  • Delivering accurate US GAAP financial accounting

  • Managing lease accounting activities across ASC 842 and IFRS 16

  • Supporting statutory accounts and year-end reporting

  • Preparing P&L and balance sheet reviews and variance analysis

  • Partnering cross-functionally on projects, contracts and non-routine transactions

  • Supporting internal and external audit processes

We're ideally looking for:
  • ACA / ACCA Qualified

  • Strong US GAAP experience

  • Knowledge of ASC 842 and IFRS 16 (highly desirable)

  • Audit or practice-trained background preferred

  • Experience within a large, multi-site or highly complex organisation

  • Strong Excel and systems capability

  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, changing environment

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a highly respected finance team where you can add immediate value and be part of a genuinely supportive culture.

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