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. Client Details 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. Description Oversight and review of Accounts Payable and Accounts ReceivablePayroll oversight and reviewPreparation of the balance sheetAct as key point of contact for auditorsManage monthly and quarterly VAT returnsLead payment runsWork closely with project teams and clients on financial queriesRevenue recognitionSupport with the production of profitability reports, margin analysis and commercial insightsMaintain financial systems including XeroSupport ongoing finance process improvements Profile Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)Experience within an SME or agency/creative environment is beneficialConfident preparing for audit and managing external stakeholdersStrong communicator who enjoys working cross-functionallyAvailable quickly (Predicted start date 5t