Interim Financial Accountant

Job details

Posted Monday 16 February 2026
Salary £300 per day umbrella rate
Job type Contract
Reference 3989
Recruiter Name Gareth Jenkins

Financial Accountant
£300 per day (Umbrella)
Abingdon, Oxfordshire – Fully Onsite
Contract: February – May 2026 (Full-Time)

This is a hands-on role suited to someone confident across both month-end accounting and transactional finance processes.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth finance operations across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing month-end processes across UK and US entities

  • Maintaining general ledgers and preparing balance sheet reconciliations

  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns

  • Supporting monthly management accounts preparation

  • Overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes

  • Assisting with payroll processing

  • Supporting credit control activities

  • Ensuring accurate maintenance of Xero accounting systems

About You

  • 4–5+ years’ experience in financial accounting or bookkeeping

  • Strong working knowledge of accounting software (ideally Xero)

  • Proven experience across month-end, AP, AR and payroll

  • Advanced Excel skills

  • High attention to detail and strong process adherence

  • Able to work independently and proactively

  • Experience within a technology or software business advantageous

  • Qualified (or equivalent experience) preferred

The Offer

  • £300 per day (Umbrella)

  • Fully onsite role in Abingdon

  • Immediate impact role within a high-growth tech environment

  • Potential for extension depending on business needs

If you are available for a February start and can commit to a fully onsite role, we would welcome your application.