Robert Half are working with a growing private equity-backed group (c.£50m turnover) to assist with finding an experienced INTERIM Finance Manager / Senior Accountant to provide hands-on support during a transitional period following a restructure.The business operates multiple brands and requires a technically strong individual to ensure robust reporting, compliance, and control while permanent recruitment is completed.Role: Interim Finance Manager / AccountantLocation: Central Cheltenham (Hybrid - 2 days office)Start Date: ASAP (ideally no later than the second week of March)Duration: 3-4 months (Interim - covering permanent recruitment)Salary: £300+pd The RoleThis is a hands-on finance role focused on stabilising the month-end process and ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance.Key responsibilities include:Full ownership of monthly management accountsStatutory accounts preparationBalance sheet control and reconciliationsOversight of VAT and regulatory returnsSupporting Regulatory reporting requirementsCashflow management and reportingSupporting audit preparation (if applicable)Working closely with senior leadership to improve reporting claritySupporting junior team membersCandidate ProfileQualified or qualified by experience (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)Strong management and statutory accounting background within a SMEProven experience in interim or fast-moving environmentsAble to implement structure and improve processes quicklySage 200 experience essentialAvaila