Accountant

Boden Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education and cleaning sectors seeks an Interim Chartered Accountant to support their finance team on a 3-month contract in London. The role requires immediate availability and strong expertise in financial management and reporting, particularly within the education and FM landscapes. You will stabilize core finance functions, manage budgets, and ensure compliance during your contract. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with over five years' post-qualification experience, adept at communicating with stakeholders, and skilled in relevant financial systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post–qualification experience required.
• Strong month-end, budgeting, and reporting experience essential.
• Available for immediate or short-notice start.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Liaise with education sector stakeholders and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Support ongoing financial projects and deliver handover documentation.

Skills

Financial Management

Reporting

Cash Flow Management

Budgeting

Stakeholder Management

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Xero

Sage

SAP

Excel

Job description

Interim Chartered Accountant Education & Cleaning Industry with FM

Experience Location: London
Contract Type: 3 Month Contract
Reporting To: Finance Director / CFO
Start Date: Immediate
Salary / Day Rate: Competitive
Industry: Education, Cleaning Services, Facilities Management

Contract Overview: We are seeking an immediately available Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) to support our finance team on a 3–month fixed–term basis. This role requires someone with proven experience in the education and commercial cleaning industries, with a solid understanding of Facilities Management (FM). You will be instrumental in stabilizing core finance functions, supporting strategic reporting, and preparing the business for operational continuity and/or audits.

Key Responsibilities: Financial Management & Reporting

• Produce accurate monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Manage short–term cash flow, forecasting, and budget reconciliation.
• Prepare management accounts and support month–end/year–end closing.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.

Sector–Specific Duties

• Liaise with education sector stakeholders to align with DfE and ESFA financial standards.
• Review contract profitability and billing accuracy within the cleaning service arm.
• Ensure proper financial tracking of Facilities Management operations.

Facilities Management Finance Support

• Partner with FM and operations teams to monitor budgets and cost control.
• Review supplier contracts, utilities, and maintenance expenses.
• Assist with CapEx project financial planning and control.

Project & Strategic Support

• Support ongoing financial projects (audit prep, funding applications, systems transition).
• Provide analysis and insight to guide business decisions during the contract period.
• Deliver handover documentation and continuity planning at contract end.

Requirements: Essential

• Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• 5+ years of post–qualification experience.
• Background in both education and commercial cleaning/FM services.
• Strong month–end, budgeting, and reporting experience.
• Available for immediate or short–notice start.
• Proficient in financial systems (e.g., Xero, Sage, SAP) and Excel.

Desirable

• Experience in Multi–Academy Trusts or public sector education.
• Knowledge of UK procurement and contract compliance for FM services.

Personal Attributes:

• Self–starter with ability to hit the ground running.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to a fast–paced contract role.
• Analytical, detail–oriented, and results–driven.