Interim Finance Manager/ Charity Accountant

Michael Page (UK); Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Oxford is seeking a Temporary Accountant for a 6-month contract. The role involves various accounting tasks, including VAT returns, journal postings, and financial reporting. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with experience in the Not For Profit sector, SORP knowledge, and strong financial skills.

Benefits

Competitive Daily Rate

Potential for hybrid work after initial months

Qualifications

• Experience with SORP is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Can work independently and confidently with financial data.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Quarterly VAT Returns and annual Partial Exemption adjustment.
• Prepare endowment gains/losses and movement journals monthly and quarterly.
• Support month-end routines and produce financial reports for management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Working with journals

Reconciliations

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

• 6 month contract based in fulltime in Oxford.
• Qualified Accountant with SORP experience

About Our Client

Our client is a prestigious institution within the Not For Profit sector and one of the leading educational establishments based in Oxford. Known for its rich history and commitment to excellence, this large organisation holds a significant impact on education and research globally.

Job Description

Based full time in central Oxford the Temporary Accountant will be responsible for:

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

• Initially this position is 5 days per week in the office. After a few months this may be relaxed to a more hybrid model. Offices are situated in central Oxford, no parking is available but they are easily accessible from the train station of Oxford Park-and-Ride.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Charity Accountant should have:

• • Qualified Accountant
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • 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

• Competitive Daily Rate
• Contract position

We are looking forward to receiving applications from dedicated and passionate professionals who are eager to contribute to a prestigious educational environment in Oxford.