Interim Financial Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Qualified Accountant for a range of Year-end and financial control Projects for this diverse public sector organisation. Paying between £350-400 a day (Umbrella) for a 4-6 month period. This would suit a strong technical accountant who has worked across either Not-for-profit charities or other public sector bodies, you will have an eye for detail and spotting areas for improvement.

THE JOB

• Supporting the Head of Finance you will support the Year-end close, complete the Group annual report and accounts
• Liaise with and assist external auditor in respect of annual financial statements and related matters for the year-end group audit, including liaising with auditors and providing information on a timely basis
• Draft the annual report and accounts for all subsidiary organisations and manage the associated audit process
• Provide information and advice on all taxation-related matters, including review of HMRC returns 
• Support the month-end closure and look at ways to automate and improve the efficiencies
• Work alongside the ledger teams and support process reviews to increase accuracy
• Ensure the operation of robust internal controls within existing and proposed processes and systems
• Work closely with colleagues and stakeholders to review and map Finance system workflows
• Finance systems documentation including current process maps, control guidance, and user guides

THE PERSON

• Fully qualified accountant
• Experience gained in the Public Sector, Charity, or a similar Not for Profit regulated sector
• Strong Excel and financial systems development
• Robust financial control experience
• You will need to be available to start on short notice