Interim Part Qualified Accountant

Michael Page; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Interim Accountant in London to handle core accounting tasks within the Not For Profit sector, ensuring timely, accurate records and smooth day-to-day operations.

You will prepare journals, manage reconciliations, assist with month-end close and production of management reports, while supporting invoices, payments and audits. Hybrid work arrangements apply.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Experienced in journals, reconciliations, accruals and month-end accounting.
• Strong Excel and finance systems skills with ability to learn quickly.
• Supervisory or line management experience desirable.
• Hands-on and adaptable with ability to support all areas of finance.
• Ambitious with progression aims into senior accounting.
• Housing, social housing or not-for-profit experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journals including rent and service charge.
• Manage accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end close and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with management accounts and financial reports.
• Raise sales invoices and support income accounting.
• Process weekly payment runs and support AP functions.
• Produce financial reports, system downloads and data analysis.
• Maintain and reconcile rent and service charge accounts.
• Support year-end audit and reporting requirements.
• Monitor and investigate variances and discrepancies.
• Work with large volumes of financial data across systems.
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes, controls and reporting.
• Provide guidance to junior finance staff.
• Build relationships across the organisation as finance contact.
• Support both management accounting and transactional finance activities.

Skills

Journals & reconciliations

Accruals

Month-end close

Excel proficiency

Finance systems

Supervisory experience

Not-for-profit housing experience

ACCA/CIMA partial

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP 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.