Staff Accountant- Contract
Posted 1 day ago by Addison Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Week St Mary, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Staff Accountant position is a contract role lasting 6–9 months, focusing on full-cycle accounting within a nonprofit organization. The accountant will support financial reporting, month-end close tasks, and asset management while contributing to process improvements during a period of organizational restructuring. Candidates should possess nonprofit industry experience and strong communication skills, with a preference for those holding a bachelor's degree.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process AP/AR transactions and prepare journal entries
- Perform account reconciliations and support month-end close
- Maintain and track fixed assets and depreciation schedules
- Assist senior accountants and leadership with reporting projects
- Support process improvements and organizational initiatives
Key Skills:
- Nonprofit industry experience
- Experience with Sage Intacct
- Full-cycle accounting capabilities (AP, AR, GL, JE posting, bank reconciliations)
- Experience managing fixed assets
- Grants knowledge
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to operate independently
- Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
- Experience with AI tools or automations (nice-to-have)
- Strong Excel and analytical skills (nice-to-have)
- Prior success in contract/consulting roles (nice-to-have)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Week St Mary
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Position Highlights
- Type: Contract (Potential to Convert)
- Duration: 6–9 Months
- Pay Rate: $33–$39/hr
- Conversion Salary Range: ~$70–$80k
- Schedule: 40 hours/week
- Location: Hybrid — 2 days onsite per week
- Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Must-Have Qualifications
- Nonprofit industry experience (required)
- Experience with Sage Intacct
- Full-cycle accounting capabilities (AP, AR, GL, JE posting, bank reconciliations)
- Experience managing fixed assets
- Grants knowledge
- Strong communication and ability to operate independently
- Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with AI tools or automations
- Strong Excel and analytical skills
- Prior success in contract/consulting roles
Role Overview
This accountant will play a key role on a finance team of ~20 professionals. The role supports full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, month-end close tasks, and asset management. The organization is undergoing a restructure, and the individual stepping into this role will help stabilize and support updated processes and workflows.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 4+ years of nonprofit accounting experience
- Strong technical background in full-cycle accounting
- Confident communicator who thrives in collaborative environments
- Ability to quickly adapt and contribute in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting
Daily Responsibilities Include
- Process AP/AR transactions and prepare journal entries
- Perform account reconciliations and support month-end close
- Maintain and track fixed assets and depreciation schedules
- Assist senior accountants and leadership with reporting projects
- Support process improvements and organizational initiatives
Hiring Process
- Round 1: Panel interview with senior accounting team members
- Round 2: Final virtual conversation with the finance leader
- Offer Approvals: Fully approved
- Target Start Date: As soon as selected candidate completes process
Why choose Addison Finance & Accounting?
- Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
- Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Finance & Accounting job openings lead to potential permanent employment
- Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
- Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home
- Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation
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