Interim Management AccountantLocation: Plymouth (4 days per week onsite, 1 day WFH)
Rate: Up to 300 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: Interim Assignment (6 Months Initial Contract)
Start Date: ASAP Sector: Charity/Not-for-Profit
Hays Senior Finance Interim & Contract Team are exclusively supporting a well-established Plymouth-based charity with the appointment of an experienced Interim Management Accountant to provide additional support during a busy period of change and growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to join a collaborative finance team and take ownership of management reporting, budgeting and financial analysis while supporting senior leadership with key decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
- Produce budget holder reports and provide financial commentary.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes across the organisation.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain financial controls.
- Analyse financial performance and identify variances against budget.
- Assist with cashflow forecasting and reporting.
- Support year-end activities and audit preparation.
- Prepare and post journals, accruals and prepayments.
- Work closely with departmental managers to provide financial insight and support.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the finance function.
- Support grant income and restricted fund reporting where required.
- Assist with ad-hoc financial projects and reporting requests.
About You
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Qualified by Experience.
- Previous Management Accountant experience within a complex organisation.
- Strong budgeting, forecasting and management reporting skills.
- Excellent Excel and financial analysis capabilities.
- Able to work independently and add value quickly within an interim assignment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with non-finance stakeholders.
- Previous experience within a charity, not-for-profit, public sector or education environment would be advantageous.
- Experience with finance systems implementation or process improvement projects would be beneficial.
The Opportunity
- Immediate start available.
- Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension.
- Up to 300 per day Umbrella.
- Hybrid working pattern with 4 days per week onsite in Plymouth and 1 day working from home.
- Opportunity to support a respected local charity making a meaningful impact across the South West.
- Varied and hands-on role with exposure to senior stakeholders and business partnering responsibilities.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
If you're an experienced Management Accountant available at short notice and looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd be keen to speak with you.