Accountant - 6 months

BMC Recruitment Group Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Peterlee, United Kingdom. The ideal candidate should be part-qualified or fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with strong technical accounting skills. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This role offers negotiable salary based on experience and an immediate start within a purpose-driven organisation.

Benefits

Salary negotiable based on experience

Opportunity in a purpose-driven organization

Immediate start with a defined contract

Qualifications

• Part–qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a not–for–profit sector is desirable.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of monthly management accounts.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Strong technical accounting skills

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Part–qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)

Job description

Accountant (Fixed–Term Contract 6 Months)

Location: Peterlee

Sector: Not–for–Profit

Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience and qualification level

Start Date: ASAP

We are working with a well–established not–for–profit organisation based in County Durham who are seeking an Accountant to join their finance team on a 6–month fixed–term contract. This role is to start as soon as possible, so candidates must be available at short notice and able to commit to the full contract duration. Salaries are completely negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of monthly management accounts
• Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting year–end accounts and audit processes
• Ensuring compliance with relevant financial and regulatory requirements
• Providing financial support and insight to non–finance stakeholders

Person Specification

• Part–qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent)
• Previous experience within a not–for–profit or similar sector is desirable but not essential
• Strong technical accounting skills and attention to detail
• Able to hit the ground running in a fast–paced environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What is on Offer

• Salary negotiable based on experience and qualification level
• Opportunity to work within a purpose–driven organisation
• Immediate start with a clearly defined 6–month contract

If you are an experienced Accountant available at short notice and looking for your next interim opportunity, we would love to hear from you.