Interim Financial Reporting Manager

Interim Financial Reporting Manager- (Year-End Audit Support)- 6 Month Contract- Central London (Hybrid)- Professional Services- £70,000-£80,000 + Benefits Overview IN2 Consult is supporting a London-based professional services business in the search for an experienced Interim Financial Reporting Manager/ Controller to provide immediate cover during a period of significant change and activity within the finance function. This is a hands-on contract role, requiring an individual who can quickly integrate into a fast-paced environment, take ownership of key financial processes, and provide stability and leadership to the existing team. Role Responsibilities Lead the year-end audit process end-to-end, owning the audit timeline, preparing supporting work-papers and acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors through to sign-off Support the preparation of statutory accounts and supporting disclosures in line with relevant accounting standards, ensuring they are accurate and audit-ready Own the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations Produce timely and reliable management accounts, including P&L analysis and balance sheet reviews Maintain day-to-day financial accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness and strong financial control Provide technical accounting guidance across the business, including research and documentation of complex or non-routine transactions Support tax, VAT and other statutory filings, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements Strengthen internal controls and continuously improve finance processes as the function scales Support multi-entity and multi-currency accounting, including intercompany reconciliations across UK and international entities Play a key role in ERP implementation or system improvements, including data migration, testing and process optimisation Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to the development of the wider finance function Assist with ad hoc financial reporting and strategic projects as required Required Experience Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with relevant post-qualified experience Background in practice with strong external audit experience, ideally with exposure to leading or owning audits Proven experience preparing statutory financial statements and managing the year-end audit process Strong technical accounting skills, including reconciliations, VAT and financial reporting Experience working in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment (highly desirable) Exposure to ERP implementation or system migration (desirable) Prior experience in a professional services environment Confident communicator, able to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders and mentor junior team members Interim Financial Reporting Manager- (Year-End Audit Support)- 6 Month Contract- Central London (Hybrid)- Professional Services- £70,000-£80,000 + Benefits