Interim Management Accountant

Reed; North East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is partnering with a leading education provider in Teesside to recruit an Interim Management Accountant for an initial 3-month temporary assignment. The role focuses on monthly management accounts, budgeting and reporting, with close collaboration with project managers and department leads.

Proficiency in Excel is essential, and you should be available to start immediately or at short notice. The successful candidate will maintain cashflow forecasts, monitor income against budgets and

Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting, reporting and management accounts.
• Confident using Excel.
• Available immediately or on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Support budget holders with budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Produce and maintain financial reports using Excel.
• Monitor project expenditure and income against budget.
• Maintain and update cashflow forecasts.
• Analyse financial data and investigate variances.
• Support the preparation of year-end information and audit requirements.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including depreciation calculations.
• Assist with grant and funding expenditure monitoring.
• Work closely with project managers and departmental managers to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support the wider finance team with process improvements and reporting requirements.

Skills

Budgeting

Reporting

Management accounts

Education

AAT qualification in progress

Tools

Excel

Job description

Reed is delighted to be partnering with a leading education provider in Teesside to recruit an Interim Management Accountant for an initial 3-month temporary assignment.

• Location: Teesside
• Assignment: 3-Month Temporary
• Salary: £16. 41 - £18 per hour
• Hours: Full-Time (Monday-Thursday 8:30a, - 4:30pm, Fridays 8:30am - 4pm)

The role would suit a finance professional with experience in budgeting, reporting and management accounts who is confident using Excel and enjoys working closely with operational stakeholders. If you are immediately available or available at short notice, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Support budget holders with budget monitoring and financial reporting.
• Produce and maintain financial reports using Excel.
• Monitor project expenditure and income against budget.
• Maintain and update cashflow forecasts.
• Analyse financial data and investigate variances.
• Support the preparation of year-end information and audit requirements.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including depreciation calculations.
• Assist with grant and funding expenditure monitoring.
• Work closely with project managers and departmental managers to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support the wider finance team with process improvements and reporting requirements.

Desirable

• AAT qualified or studying towards a professional qualification.
• Experience of fixed assets and depreciation accounting.
• Experience within education, public sector or not-for-profit organisations

Why Apply for this role?

This role offers an immediate start and offers an interesting project-focused finance role. It's an opportunity to gain experience working within a well-respected education organisation.