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Interim Company Accountant (6-Month Contract)Location: ExeterApply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below.Salary: 40,000 per annumHours: Full-time, 5 days onsiteStart: ASAPHays are working with a growing organisation in Exeter is seeking an experienced Interim Company Accountant to provide immediate support across financial accounting, statutory compliance, tax filings, and month-end close. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical skills and the ability to work at pace within a dynamic environment.Key ResponsibilitiesManage month-end close, journals, accruals, reconciliations, and accounting adjustments.Complete bank, balance sheet, and income statement reconciliations.Prepare and submit VAT, corporation tax, and statutory returns.Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and tax regulations.Liaise with external auditors and advisors.Support budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis.Maintain internal controls and contribute to process improvements.Skills & ExperienceFully/part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or strong QBE.Solid experience in financial accounting, tax compliance, and month-end.Strong knowledge of UK tax and statutory reporting.Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.Confident working with stakeholders and external auditors.Proficient in accounting software and Excel.Ideal CandidateAble to hit the ground running in a hands-on interim role.Experienced with audits, year-end, or tax cycles.Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, growing organisation. xjdpvnf Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be