Interim Management Accountant

Eden Brown Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to join a dynamic Further Education College on a full-time interim basis. This key role involves providing critical support to senior leadership through timely financial analysis and management reporting. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the education sector, a recognised accounting qualification, and strong skills in budgeting and forecasting. This opportunity offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact financial processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within the education sector.
• Recognised accounting qualification required.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ESFA funding requirements.
• Produce accurate College Management Accounts.
• Support budget holders with financial training.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

Job description

Role: Interim Management Accountant
Location: Greater Manchester
Type: Full time temporary
Rate of pay 30 - 37 per hour

Eden Brown are seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to join a dynamic Further Education College on a full time interim basis.

This is a key role in the finance team, providing critical support to senior leadership with timely, accurate financial analysis and management reporting.

Key Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with ESFA funding requirements and other regulatory bodies
To be responsible for producing highly accurate College Management Accounts including completion of all balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis. Ensuring all control accounts are reconciled and routine balance sheet reconciliations are carried out. Retaining control and accuracy of the Colleges Assets and Liabilities. Liaising with the Head of Finance for board reports and key risk and opportunities.
To prepare, analyse and distribute meaningful monthly budget holder statements, load budgets and re-forecasts into the system and report back to the Head of Finance any known risks or overspends.
To meet a portfolio of budget holders periodically to review and provide financial support and training. To provide support or arrange financial training to Colleagues as necessary.
To support the Payroll Officer with the monthly Payroll and Pensions processes and provide cover as appropriate.
To assist with and take ownership of aspects of the annual budget setting and financial planning process as directed by the Head of Finance.
Work collaboratively with internal teams to improve financial processes and reporting

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Proven experience in a similar role within the education sector (FE/HE preferred)
A recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
A proactive approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Availability to start at short notice

A DBS is also needed for this role. If you do not have a current DBS Check Eden Brown can apply for one on your behalf.

If this is of interest please apply now to avoid disappointment

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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