Interim Cover: A Stress-Free Year-End Solution

Financial year-end, one of the busiest times of the year for accountants, is almost upon us. Could interim cover minimse the stress?

With workloads and deadlines quickly changing from feeling achievable and comfortable to leaving many finance teams feeling overwhelmed, overworked and understaffed as auditors make sure that their April deadlines are met. 

Business staffing needs can fluctuate throughout the year due to growth, new projects, or unexpected absences. When your team is stretched thin, bringing in interim expertise is often the best solution. This is especially true during financial year-end, when many businesses seek interim support to bolster their teams.

Here at Harvey John, we have been specialising in Accountancy, Tax & Treasury and Legal recruitment since 2004. Our specialist interim recruiter Georgina Hayes , has made numerous successful key interim placements this year. She boasts an excellent network of immediately available accountancy professionals who can support you during the busiest time of the year.

We diligently maintain relationships with top interim talent, ensuring we stay in close touch with clients to anticipate their needs. This allows us to quickly place experienced professionals who can hit the ground running with minimal support or training. Qualified interim accountants, in particular, can swiftly tackle tasks, letting your team focus on their regular duties or end-of-year projects.

The financial year-end is an ideal time to develop your team and increase junior staff responsibilities. We often place junior interim professionals who adapt quickly, tackling challenges with minimal training.

From a candidate’s perspective, taking on an interim role at year-end is a great way to get your foot in the door. Interims frequently extend their tenure beyond initial expectations, leading to offers of permanent positions as a result. Bringing knowledge to the table from other businesses is highly desirable by many employers.

An additional benefit to also add is a reduction in errors due to increased colleague capacity, which is a win for both you and the Auditors.

To find out more about how to source interim cover or to find your next temp assignment, please contact our Head of Temporary & Interim Services, Georgina Hayes:

Email: Georgina@harveyjohn.com

Call: 07759122740