Interim Accountant

Alexander LloydCrawleyreedpublished 10/16/2026
Must-have:Senior

About the company

Alexander Lloyd are partnering with a leading automotive business, in the recruitment for an Interim Accountant to oversee their regional operations.

Please quote 52722 when calling Alexander Lloyd. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, Commercial Finance up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent.

Your tasks

This is a hands-on role, suited to a commercially aware accountant who enjoys working closely with operational teams. Initially this role will be on a 3-6 month basis, however could likely become permanent for the right person.

  • Maintaining the general ledger and ensuring balance sheet and asset reconciliations are completed.
  • Overseeing accounts payable, receivable and payroll processes.
  • Calculating and processing depreciation and amortisation journals.
  • Preparing monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
  • Managing cashflow, budgeting and forecasting activities alongside senior management.
  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns and other statutory filings.
  • Overseeing month-end reporting processes.

Requirements

This role requires an immediate start and previous finance experience within the automotive industry is essential.

  • Previous experience in a senior level finance role within the automotive industry (essential)
  • Strong understanding of cashflow management, financial controls and reconciliations.
  • Hands-on approach with the ability to work independently.
  • Strong Excel and systems skills.

How to apply

Our client are looking for the right person to join them immediately, so please apply now for further information!

Other

Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.