Our Client

Our client is a leading UK-based educational institution with a strong reputation for excellence within its specialist field. With a varied income base spanning tuition fees, charitable funding, commercial activity and fundraising, the organisation plays an important role in supporting learning, development and community engagement. They are now looking to appoint an Interim Financial Accountant to provide high-quality financial support across a broad range of operational and strategic activities.

The Role

• Take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, ensuring robust financial controls and reporting processes are maintained.
• Line manage and support the Finance Officer, overseeing purchase ledger and cashbook activities.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and ensure effective treasury management.
• Review and authorise supplier payment runs, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Oversee sales invoicing and credit control processes across commercial clients, donors and sponsors.
• Lead month-end accounting processes, ensuring timely and accurate close procedures.
• Monitor and reconcile restricted funds, ensuring compliance with donor restrictions and funding requirements.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and associated accounting records.
• Prepare and submit financial reporting to external bodies, including regulatory returns.
• Support the preparation of annual statutory accounts and external audits.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and assist with theatre tax relief calculations.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts, forecasts, budgets and financial analysis to support decision-making across the organisation

The Successful Candidate

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified.
• Experience within a Financial Accountant, Management Accountant or similar finance role.
• Experience preparing VAT returns, ideally within a partial exemption environment.
• Previous experience within the charity, arts, education or not-for-profit sectors would be advantageous.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £37,000 - £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• 6 month contract with the option to extend
• Hybrid working model, with a blend of office and home-based working.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive environment during an exciting period of organisational growth.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We believe that diversity enriches the learning experience, strengthens our community and enhances everything we do. Our client is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences, particularly those from groups currently underrepresented within the arts and higher education sectors.