Accountant

Rec Financial; Birstall; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

London office visits

36 hour working week

Civil Service pension scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

RECfinancial is seeking an experienced Accountant for an interim 3‑month assignment with a small, high‑performing team supporting a Government organisation.

The role covers day‑to‑day financial management, budgeting, month‑end processes, and audit preparation, while contributing to governance and corporate performance work. The successful candidate will have ACCA/CIMA qualifications and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA qualified, nearly qualified or equivalent.
• Strong budgets, data protection and corporate management processes knowledge.
• Solid month-end experience and financial stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Produce financial reports, projections and management information.
• Support budgeting and medium-term financial planning.
• Maintain financial policies, procedures and compliance.
• Administer Audit & Risk meetings, including agendas and minutes.
• Process financial transactions, returns, invoices and expenses.
• Complete month-end and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits.
• Support records management and corporate performance reporting.
• Provide financial insight to assist decision-making.

Skills

ACCA/CIMA Qualified

Budgeting

Data protection

Communication

Organization

Education

ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent

Job description

RECfinancial are looking to recruit an experienced Accountant for an interim period of 3 months, joining a small, high‑performing team and working for a Government organisation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership, and can keep a busy finance function running smoothly while supporting wider organisational operations.

The Role:

You’ll take the lead on day‑to‑day financial management, reporting and planning, while also supporting governance activity and corporate performance work. The role covers everything from budgeting and month‑end processes to audit preparation and financial returns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce financial reports, projections and management information
• Support budgeting and medium‑term financial planning
• Maintain financial policies, procedures and compliance
• Administer Audit & Risk meetings, including agendas and minutes
• Process financial transactions, returns, invoices and expenses
• Complete month‑end and bank reconciliations
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits
• Support records management and corporate performance reporting
• Provide financial insight to assist decision‑making

About You:

You’ll be a confident finance professional who can work independently, manage competing priorities and build strong working relationships across a small organisation.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• ACCA/CIMA Qualified, nearly qualified or equivalent
• Strong understanding of budgets, data protection and corporate management processes
• Solid financial stewardship and month‑end experience
• Excellent written, numerical and digital communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills

What’s Offered

• Temporary contract (up to 3 months)
• Remote working (visit London office twice a month)
• Flexible working practices, 36 hour working week
• Civil Service pension scheme enrolment
• Supportive, values‑driven environment

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