Interim Accountant (6-Month FTC) - Immediate Start

BMC Recruitment Group; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established not-for-profit organisation in Peterlee is looking for an Interim Accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role, starting ASAP, involves preparing monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should be part-qualified or fully qualified accountants, with strong technical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. Salaries are negotiable based on experience and qualifications, and the role offers an opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation.

Benefits

Salary negotiable based on experience

Opportunity to work in a purpose-driven organisation

Immediate start with a clearly defined contract

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment is beneficial.
• Previous work in not-for-profit or similar sector is desirable.

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 financial and regulatory requirements.
• Providing financial support to non-finance stakeholders.

Skills

Strong technical accounting skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent)

Job description

A well-established not-for-profit organisation in Peterlee is looking for an Interim Accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role, starting ASAP, involves preparing monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should be part-qualified or fully qualified accountants, with strong technical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. Salaries are negotiable based on experience and qualifications, and the role offers an opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation.