Interim Senior Management Accountant

Cedar is currently partnered with a fast-moving, privately owned real estate investment group to secure an Interim Senior Management Accountant. The role is a 3-6 month contract, paying £400-£450 per day outside IR35.

This entrepreneurial property group has built a reputation for bold acquisitions, value-led asset management, and creative regeneration across prime London real estate. Operating a diversified portfolio spanning commercial, residential, and hospitality sectors, the business combines long-term capital strategy with dynamic operational execution. With a busy period of reporting, audit, and lender engagement ahead, they are seeking experienced interim support to strengthen their group finance capability and ensure delivery to board and external stakeholders.

As Interim Senior Management Accountant, you will:* Lead group consolidations and prepare high-quality statutory and management accounts* Drive the month-end close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful reporting across entities* Coordinate year-end audit activity and act as key liaison for external auditors* Deliver bank covenant reporting, cash flow forecasts, and support working capital analysis* Manage core accounting activities - prepayments, accruals, payroll oversight, and ledger controls* Input into budgeting cycles, financial modelling, and variance analysis to inform business planning* Ensure robust financial governance and support junior finance team members

You will ideally have:* A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)* Solid experience in group reporting, audit prep, and financial controls within multi-entity environments* Comfort operating in hands-on, fast-paced finance functions* Previous experience in real estate, property, or asset-heavy businesses (desirable)* Strong Excel capability, with the ability to enhance existing models and reports* A delivery-focused, pragmatic approach with strong stakeholder communication skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim accountant to join a commercial property group with a high-performing culture and meaningful board-level exposure. You'll be joining during a critical delivery window - with the chance to shape outputs, improve controls, and ensure audit and reporting readiness.

The role is outside IR35, with a day rate of £400-£450, and a hybrid working model (3 days in the Central London office).

The team is collaborative, fast-paced, and quality-driven - ideal for a confident self-starter looking to make immediate impact.