Interim Financial Accoutant - Butler Rose : Job Details

Butler Rose is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our client in Plymouth on an interim basis for 3 to 6 months, whilst they recruit permanently.

This interim job supports the Financial Controller in ensuring robust financial management across key areas such as budgetary planning, reporting, treasury & tax, credit control, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional to contribute to a market-leading company, with a reputation for excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cash Flow & Forecasting: Assist with the preparation of short-term cash flow forecasts.
• Statutory Accounts & Audit: Support the preparation of statutory accounts and the audit process.
• Tax Compliance: Contribute to the preparation of tax returns and compliance.
• Reporting: Prepare information for HMRC, national statistics, and other regulatory requirements.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Coordinate, prepare, and analyse monthly rolling forecasts and annual budgets.
• Subsidiary Oversight: Ensure accounting and tax compliance for overseas subsidiaries.
• Business Partnering: Provide financial analysis and information to finance business partners.
• Internal Controls: Support the maintenance of business controls and procedures.
• Month-End Processes: Participate in the month-end close cycle for timely management accounts preparation.
• Reconciliations & Asset Management: Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and manage the fixed asset register
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement continuous process improvements.
• Projects: Carry out ad hoc projects and prepare statistical reports as needed.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Qualifications: Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a similar role with a strong operational background.
• IT Proficiency: High-level competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ERP systems.
• Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; excellent attention to detail; proactive and self-motivated.
• Attributes: Commercially aware, confident, enthusiastic, and efficient with an ability to manage time effectively.

If you are immediately available and interested in this temporary financial accountant job in Plymouth, Devon, please contact me on

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.