Interim Part Qualified Accountant

Michael Page; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Interim Accountant in London to manage core accounting tasks within the Not-For-Profit sector. The role supports day-to-day operations, month-end close, and year-end reporting with a hands-on finance environment.

The ideal candidate is part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) with experience in journals, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end processes, plus strong Excel and finance systems skills. Housing/not-for-profit experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Experience in journals, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and month-end accounting.
• Strong Excel and finance systems skills.
• Previous supervisory or line management experience desirable.
• Housing, social housing, or not-for-profit experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journals, including rent and service charge transactions.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end close processes and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with the production of management accounts and financial reports.
• Raise sales invoices and support income accounting activities.
• Process weekly payment runs and support Accounts Payable functions.
• Produce financial reports, system downloads, and data analysis to support the finance team.
• Maintain and reconcile rent and service charge accounts.
• Support year-end audit and financial reporting requirements.
• Monitor and investigate financial variances and discrepancies.
• Work with large volumes of financial data across multiple finance systems.
• Support the continuous improvement of finance processes, controls, and reporting.
• Provide guidance and support to junior members of the finance team where required.
• Build effective working relationships across the organisation and act as a key contact for finance-related queries.
• Support both management accounting and transactional finance activities within a hands-on finance environment.

Skills

ACCA/CIMA (part-qualified)

Journals

Reconciliations

Accruals

Prepayments

Month-end

Excel

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

As an Interim Accountant in London, you will manage core accounting work within the Not For Profit sector, helping the finance function keep accurate and timely records. This temporary role will focus on practical financial tasks that help day-to-day operations run smoothly.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Not For Profit sector in London.

Description

• Prepare and post journals, including rent and service charge transactions.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end close processes and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with the production of management accounts and financial reports.
• Raise sales invoices and support income accounting activities.
• Process weekly payment runs and support Accounts Payable functions.
• Produce financial reports, system downloads, and data analysis to support the finance team.
• Maintain and reconcile rent and service charge accounts.
• Support year-end audit and financial reporting requirements.
• Monitor and investigate financial variances and discrepancies.
• Work with large volumes of financial data across multiple finance systems.
• Support the continuous improvement of finance processes, controls, and reporting.
• Provide guidance and support to junior members of the finance team where required.
• Build effective working relationships across the organisation and act as a key contact for finance-related queries.
• Support both management accounting and transactional finance activities within a hands-on finance environment.

Profile

A successful 'Interim Accountant' should have:

• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Experienced in journals, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and month-end accounting.
• Strong Excel and finance systems skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Previous supervisory or line management experience desirable.
• Hands-on, adaptable, and willing to support across all areas of finance.
• Ambitious individual seeking progression into a more senior accounting role.
• Housing, social housing, or not-for-profit experience.

Job Offer

• Interim Accountant contract based in London.
• Hybrid working arrangement

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.