Interim Finance Manager

Maidenhead Temporary £300 - £350 per day View Job Description
Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will take full responsibility for overseeing the finance function, with a particular focus on AP/AR, payroll, balance sheet preparation for audit, and financial reporting. A comprehensive handover will be provided, with the outgoing postholder available for support in the first weeks.
  • 3-6 month Day rate role inside Ir35
  • Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)

About Our Client

We're supporting a well‑established, creative professional services business in Maidenhead, who are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to provide oversight and stability during a handover and upcoming audit period. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant to step into a hands‑on, autonomous role within a creative and fast‑paced environment.

Job Description

  • Oversight and review of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Payroll oversight & review
  • Preparation of the balance sheet
  • Act as key point of contact for auditors
  • Manage monthly and quarterly VAT returns
  • Lead payment runs
  • Work closely with project teams and clients on financial queries
  • Revenue recognition
  • Support with the production of profitability reports, margin analysis and commercial insights
  • Maintain financial systems including Xero
  • Support ongoing finance process improvements

The Successful Applicant

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
  • Experience within an SME or agency/creative environment is beneficial
  • Confident preparing for audit and managing external stakeholders
  • Strong communicator who enjoys working cross‑functionally
  • Available quickly (Predicted start date 5th-9th March)

What's on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate between £300pd and £350pd (umbrella)
  • Immediate start with full handover
  • Supportive, collaborative agency environment
  • Opportunity to work within the creative professional services industry.
Contact
Becca Thorley
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6957902
Phone number
+44 118 955 9069

Job summary

Job function
Finance
Subsector
Finance Manager/Controller
Sector
Media & Agency
Location
Maidenhead
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Becca Thorley
Consultant phone
+44 118 955 9069
Job reference
JN-022026-6957902