Interim Senior Management Accountant

Michael Page (UK); London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's charity based in London is seeking an Interim Senior Management Accountant for a 1-year fixed term contract. The role involves producing financial reports, overseeing reconciliations, and ensuring VAT compliance. Ideal candidates will possess a professional accounting qualification and experience in financial management within the not-for-profit sector, providing a rewarding opportunity to contribute positively to society.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Generous holiday leave

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA.
• Significant experience in senior financial management.
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector (SORP 2019).

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and report on key performance indicators.
• Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of income.
• Supervise sales and purchase ledgers.

Skills

Financial Management

Analytical Skills

Reconciliation

Cash Flow Management

VAT Compliance

Education

ACCA

CIMA

Professional Accounting Qualification

Job description

Interim Senior Management Accountant - 1 year Fixed term contract - London based children's charity

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, medium-sized, not-for-profit organisation based in the UK. They are renowned for their commitment to improving lives and making a positive impact on society.

Description

• To produce monthly management accounts including analysis of key financial and operational performance indicators to enable reporting in a timely and accurate manner
• To ensure income is recorded and coded accurately in a timely manner, and reconciled with Fundraising records as applicable
• Ensure all bank transactions are adequately monitored and processed
• To carry out or review monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Responsible for the supervision of the sales and purchase ledgers
• Reconciliation of investments as applicable
• To regularly analyse and manage cash flows
• To prepare VAT returns ensuring that the Group is compliant with all relevant regulations and that the overall tax and VAT position of the Group is optimised

Profile

A successful Interim Senior Management Accountant should have:

• A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Significant experience in a senior financial management role.
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector (SORP 2019)
• Local authority funding experience

Job Offer

• A competitive salary in the range of £54,000 - £60,000, reflective of skills and experience.
• The opportunity to work in a rewarding role within a not-for-profit organisation.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• The flexibility of hybrid working.
• Generous holiday leave.