Interim Financial Accountant

Nicholas Howard are looking for an Interim Financial Accountant to support a fast paced Financial Services Client, working within a unit�who provide shared service�support to the rest of the group.�Key aspects to the role include responsibility for preparing statutory accounts in line with�IFRS 10 investment entity company status (IFRS 10 experience not essential), preparation of the associated tax returns and�providing support with the group audit.

The role will be based from home, however you will be expected to work in the Sheffield�office once per week.

As the client is an entrepreneurial and high growth business, we are seeking a candidate who not�only has a strong background in accounting and finance but is happy to operate in a�dynamic environment which may change and evolve with rapid pace as the business takes�advantage of market opportunities which arise. The successful candidate will be able to�operate independently for extended periods of time, and interact confidently with the�subsidiary Heads of Finance.

• Mandatory requirements


• Hands on approach


• 3+ years experience in similar financial role with in an SME


• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, ability to communicate and�manage well at all levels of the organisation


• Ability to work with subsidiary Heads of Finance in remote locations


• Experience of preparing statutory accounts (Desirable - under IFRS 10) and�managing group audits


• Review and sign off of Corporation Tax returns


• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound�judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses


• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and a�results driven approach to challenges, with a customer service orientation#


• Strong accounting skills and understanding of IFRS, preferably professionally qualified (CA, CIMA or similar).

Highly regarded

• Experience in financial/professional services, either banking or non-bank�financial institutions


• Modelling and forecasting experience

Specific Responsibilities

• Management of the group audit and preparation of accounts in line with�IFRS 10 investment holding company status


• Preparation of statutory accounts and working closely with the�finance operations manager to ensure data integrity


• Preparation of [5] subsidiary accounts, two of which are also required for a�prior financial year


• Preparation of corporate tax returns for the above entities


• Identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies within the finance processes &�systems and designing & implementing robust solutions


• Input into preparation of Annual Review to be published to shareholders


• Assistance with any ad hoc finance projects as required

Please apply with CV in the first instance