Interim Accountant – 6 months FTC

BMC Appointments Ltd; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established not-for-profit organisation is seeking an experienced Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Peterlee, UK. The role requires preparation and review of accounts, budgeting, and compliance. Ideal candidates will be part-qualified or fully qualified accountants, with strong technical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. This is a great opportunity to work with a purpose-driven team and start immediately. Salaries are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Salary negotiable based on experience

Opportunity to work within a purpose-driven organisation

Clearly defined 6-month contract

Qualifications

• Experience in a not-for-profit or similar sector is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Skills

Strong technical accounting skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Job description

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.

Accountant (Fixed‑Term Contract – 6 Months)

Location: Peterlee
Sector: Not‑for‑Profit
Start Date: ASAP

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’s 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.