Temporary Management Accountant

Robertson Bell; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the charity sector is looking for an interim Management Accountant to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will take charge of management accounts, budgeting, and financial analysis, providing essential insights to support decision-making. With a focus on collaboration and values, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact while working closely with finance and non-finance colleagues alike. If you are ready to leverage your accounting expertise in a rewarding environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Part or fully qualified in CIMA, ACCA or equivalent.
• 3-5 years' accounting experience, ideally in the charity sector.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate management accounts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Skills

Management Accounts

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Cashflow Monitoring

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

Education

CIMA

ACCA

Job description

Are you an experienced management accountant ready to make an impact in the charity sector? Do you have strong technical skills and a collaborative approach, with the ability to hit the ground running? Are you available immediately? If yes, read on!

Robertson Bell is delighted to be partnering with a well-respected charity seeking an interim Management Accountant for an initial 3-6 month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-driven organisation and play a key role in financial management and decision support.

The Role:

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will take ownership of the production of management accounts and support the wider organisation with insightful financial analysis. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation of timely and accurate management accounts.
• Budgeting and forecasting, including liaising with budget holders.
• Variance analysis to support organisational decision-making.
• Cashflow monitoring and reporting.
• Balance sheet reconciliations, including managing high-volume data.
• Supporting the annual budget-setting process and medium-term financial planning.
• Providing financial insight to non-finance colleagues, promoting understanding of financial performance.

Key Requirements:

• Part or fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).
• 3-5 years' accounting experience, ideally with some charity sector exposure.
• Strong management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation skills.
• Knowledge of restricted/unrestricted funds, Gift Aid, and charity VAT (desirable).