Summary: The role of Interim Accountant is a temporary position lasting 18 months within the Education sector, aimed at covering maternity leave for the Fees Accountant. The successful candidate will be responsible for various accounting tasks, including VAT reporting and process improvements, while ensuring high-quality customer service. The position requires a proactive qualified accountant who can manage their workload effectively during busy periods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support with maternity cover for the Fees Accountant.
• Drive process improvements and ensure accurate VAT reporting.
• Handle transactional and reconciliation tasks.
• Provide high levels of internal and external customer service.
• Meet deadlines and manage workload during busy periods.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a finance team.
• Undertake tasks that support team and operational success.

Key Skills:

• Qualified accountant.
• Good working knowledge of VAT; experience with partial exemption is advantageous.
• Experience in a small and busy finance team.
• Ability to manage risks related to fraud.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Strong customer service skills.

Salary (Rate): 50249

City: Cheltenham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other