Interim Accountant

Distinct RecruitmentHinckleyreedpublished 10/20/2026

About the company

Distinct is working with a client going through a transition and needs an experienced, hands-on interim accountant to support.

Your tasks

The role combines a focused balance-sheet clean-up with UK finance support, VAT compliance, and IFRS16.

This is a practical, "roll-up-your-sleeves" position and you will be expected to pick up work quickly.

  • Lead the balance-sheet clean-up, reviewing and correcting historic journals
  • Prepare and file VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
  • Provide day-to-day UK finance support
  • Reconcile balance-sheet accounts and resolve long-standing unreconciled items
  • Apply IFRS 16 correctly to leases, including reviewing existing accounting treatment
  • Support year-end-related activity and prepare clear documentation for review

Requirements

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with approximately 5–6 years post-qualification experience
  • Strong working knowledge of IFRS 16
  • Proven experience of balance-sheet reconciliations and journal clean-up
  • Hands-on experience preparing VAT returns
  • Available to start at short notice
  • Pragmatic, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a busy, changing environment

What we offer

Rate: £350 to £400 per day

Other

Contract: 3 months

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Leicester