A nationally acclaimed services business, are searching the market for an Interim Financial Accountant located in the Chesterfield area for a 6 month contract. You Role While in this position your duties may include but are not limited to: Leading the groups half-year and year-end financial statements production, ensuring accuracy and time efficiency are prioritised, as well as signing off any relating work for subsidiaries Taking ownership of the groups accounting manuals, technical accounting papers and policies, ensuring they are updated with any developments or revisions and making sure the business is adhering to best practice reporting, updating the policies where needed to push this Effectively managing internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and board members with regard to financial information and processes, particularly acting as a key point of contact for external auditors Providing insightful input for the annual reports and for papers relating to the Audit & Risk Committee and board Proactively seeking solutions to improve efficiency across the business to streamline financial reporting processes and the audit process Taking responsibility as the groups key point of contact for technical accounting queries and advice, providing insight into new accounting standards and providing your sign off for any related technical accounting matters Managing the financial statement processes for subsidiary entities You MUST Have Please apply ONLY if you meet the following criteria: Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Possess extensive post qualified experience, specifically within a financial accounting role Excellent knowledge of IFRS as well as other key accounting standards Ideally experience from within a 'Big 4' accounting practice Excellent communication skills As this is an interim position, applicants should be immediately available or at short notice and be happy to take a contract position.Your Opportunity This position will be vital in shaping the ongoing reporting processes for the business and will be acting as a key point of contact for many of the internal and external parties involved in the end-to-end process.The company are offering a day rate of up to £450 per day. This will accompany an excellent renumeration package including fantastic holiday, pension contribution, and a plethora of other rewards. This will be a fantastic opportunity to work within a nationally recognised business and gain valuable experience handling accounting and controls from within a large business. To enquire about this career defining role, please don't hesitate to contact: Sian Peters - Recruitment Partner M: E: