Securing an interim assignment is in effect where an accountant provides a “consultancy” service to an organisation. You will contract to a company either on an adhoc basis or for a set time period and this tends to either be recruited as cover for absent employees or as part of a project team.

Whilst undoubtedly there are seasonal and economic fluctuations in the interim market, demand is currently strong.

From a candidates perspective there are numerous reasons why the interim option has gained momentum. A professional interim career can not only reward well but also offer a more flexible working lifestyle and an exposure to a variation of industries and sectors. It is not uncommon for breaks to be taken in-between assignments made possible by the premium usually paid to experienced interims.

However if your preference is for permanent employment, interim assignments should not be ruled out. On a basic level they provide employment, but moreover they allow you to gain skills and experience different market sectors. Far from damaging your career they can actually enhance your marketability for permanent roles.

Interim management is about knowing the personalities and issues within an organisation and identifying a fit with the interim manager. The interim management team contains experienced recruitment specialists who have knowledge of specific sectors. As a team they have gained a reputation for providing some of the best assignments to their interim managers.

Sectors
• Industry and Commerce
• Public Practice
• Public Sector

Benefiting from your assignments
If approached in a sophisticated manner, an interim accountant can better their chances of permanent employment or future interim assignments. To ensure this it is essential that you:
• Regularly update your CV with both assignments and skills developed
• Consider your future working career prior to completion of your existing assignment.
• Maintain a strong relationship with all professionals in the organisation, as you never know when paths may cross in the future.
• Manage your career effectively by ensuring you work with your recruitment consultant.

Interim rates and pay
interim rates will differ dependent upon the level of skills required and those you are able to offer. one of the biggest benefits of working as an interim within the UK is the fact that Pro-rata’d rates tend to be higher than permanent salaries.

There are different payment models for workers provided by Andrew Farr Associates and we will ask you to tell us how you wish to be paid.

Once a rate is agreed and you begin work, you will need to complete a weekly timesheet and get it submitted before the deadline (this will be provided by your consultant). Payment will then be made by Andrew Farr Associates.