Interim Finance Manager

Page Personnel; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Oxford seeks a Qualified Accountant for a 6-month interim role. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, managing journals, and supporting VAT returns. Strong Excel skills and a good understanding of SORP are necessary. Join to contribute to academic excellence and enjoy a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Inclusive and supportive work culture

Potential for contract extension

Office-based role with some hybrid working

Vibrant work environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant capable of working with journals and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software are essential.
• Good understanding of SORP required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Quarterly VAT Returns and annual Partial Exemption adjustment.
• Prepare and post endowment gains/losses on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Support month-end routines, including analysis of variances.

Skills

Excel

Financial Reporting

Reconciliations

Journals

SORP Knowledge

Education

Qualified Accountant

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• Looking for a Qualified Accountant with knowledge of SORP
• Interim Contract for 6 months, based in Oxford

About Our Client

Our client is a highly esteemed, educational institution in the heart of Oxford. Renowned for their commitment to academic excellence and an inclusive approach to learning, they have a long-standing reputation within the not-for-profit sector.

Job Description

This position is based in Oxford, responsibilities include:

• Assist with Quarterly VAT Returns and the annual Partial Exemption adjustment

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and post endowment gains/losses and movement journals on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Prepare and post nominal ledger journals, including depreciation and ad-hoc adjustments
• Review creditors, debtors, and balance sheet items, making adjustments as necessary
• Support month-end routines, including analysis of variances and commentary against budget
• Post pension scheme and subsidiary journals
• Assist with statutory year-end accounts and respond to audit queries
• Produce monthly and quarterly financial reports for budget holders and senior managers
• Help prepare cashflow forecasts

The Successful Applicant

You will be:

• A Qualified Accountant
• Can commute daily into central Oxford
• Confident working with journals, reconciliations, and financial reporting independently
• Comfortable working to deadlines and managing multiple priorities
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software
• A good understanding of SORP

What's on Offer

• Office based role with some hybrid working
• An inclusive and supportive work culture
• Temporary role with potential for extension
• A vibrant and intellectually stimulating work environment in Oxford
• An opportunity to contribute to an institution of academic excellence

Join us and contribute to a noble cause while enhancing your professional growth. Apply today for an enriching experience in the not-for-profit sector.