Interim Financial Accountant

Robertson Bell; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based university is seeking an Interim Financial Accountant to support during a period of change. This hybrid role requires strong reconciliation skills, technical accounting expertise, and knowledge of balance sheets. The successful candidate will assist in maintaining financial data integrity and support the month end process while being part-qualified or fully qualified in accounting. This is a fantastic opportunity to add value quickly during an important transition.

Qualifications

• Possess strong reconciliation skills and solid balance sheet knowledge.
• Bring proven technical accounting expertise.
• Act as a steady pair of hands during a period of transition.
• Prior experience within higher education or the not-for-profit sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reconciling balance sheet and control accounts.
• Maintaining data integrity within the finance system.
• Supporting the month end closure process.
• Assisting with audit requirements if needed.
• Providing technical accounting input.

Skills

Reconciliation skills

Technical accounting expertise

Data integrity maintenance

Understanding of accounting standards

Education

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

Job description

Robertson Bell are pleased to be working with a London-based university as they recruit an Interim Financial Accountant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant to provide vital support during a period of change, ensuring robust financial controls and reliable reporting.

The role:
Reporting to the Director of Financial Services, you will take ownership of a defined set of balance sheet and payroll control accounts, ensuring reconciliations are delivered accurately and on time. You will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial data, while supporting improvements to month end processes and timelines.

Key duties will include:

• Preparing and reconciling balance sheet and control accounts, with a focus on payroll.
• Maintaining data integrity within the finance system and resolving queries.
• Supporting the month end closure process and helping to embed stricter reporting timelines.
• Assisting with audit requirements if needed.
• Providing technical accounting input and keeping up to date with accounting standards.

The successful candidate will:

• Possess strong reconciliation skills and solid balance sheet knowledge.
• Bring proven technical accounting expertise.
• Be part-qualified (minimum halfway through) or fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Ideally have prior experience within higher education or the wider not-for-profit sector.
• Be honest, reliable and able to act as a steady pair of hands during a period of transition.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated accountant to add value quickly and support a leading university during an important time of change. The post is offered on a hybrid basis, with three days per week required on campus in London.

Apply now to be considered for this urgent requirement.