Interim Financial Accountant - 3 Month Contract£300 - £350 per day (Outside IR35)Ashton Under Lyne, Manchester (4 days on-site, 1 WFH) We''re recruiting an Interim Financial Accountant to support a £100m turnover, PE-backed consumer products business through year-end and audit, alongside preparations for an upcoming merger. The team is going through change, so they need someone who can come in quickly and take ownership of key reporting and audit deliverables.The RoleLead/support the year-end closePrepare audit files and supporting schedulesManage audit queries and liaise with external auditorsEnsure balance sheet reconciliations are accurate and up to dateSupport month-end where requiredAssist with reporting and analysisRequirementsStrong year-end and audit experienceConfident dealing directly with auditorsAble to work independently and get up to speed quicklyPower BI helpful, not essentialOther DetailsInitial 3-month contract with potential extension due to upcoming merger activityOutside IR35 (subject to review)Right to work in the UK requiredProcess Interviews this week, immediate start.