Accountant

RECfinancial; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 64,575 - 95,940; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service pension scheme

Remote working

36 hour working week

Job summary

RECfinancial is recruiting an experienced Accountant for an interim 3‑month assignment to join a small, high‑performing team within a Government organisation. You’ll lead day‑to‑day financial management, reporting and planning, and support governance and corporate performance work.

The role covers budgeting, month‑end, audits and regulatory returns. You will work independently, prioritise competing demands and build strong relationships across the organisation, with a mix of remote and London

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA qualification or near-qualified status.
• Experience with budgeting, month-end, reporting and returns.
• Strong written, numerical and digital communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, collaboratively and manage priorities.

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

Numerical skills

Communication

Time management

Independent working

Education

ACCA/CIMA Qualified or near qualification

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 environmentINDSH