Interim Management Accountant

Interim Management Accountant

Morgan Hunt are working with a College based in East London who are looking at recruiting a Interim Management Accountant. This is a 3-month contract paying up to £26 p/hour. The role is full-time, Monday - Friday (9am - 5pm), fully office-based.

Key Responsibilities of the Interim Management Accountant:

• Assist the Head of Management Accounts in delivering monthly budget meetings, management accounts, cashflow analysis, and the annual budget planning process.
• Support budget holders by providing financial training, clear advice, and regular meetings to improve financial confidence and competence.
• Maintain and reconcile allocated income streams, ensuring accurate recording in the management accounts.
• Prepare financial data for annual budgeting and long-term forecasting, reviewing business plans and advising budget holders.
• Upload and maintain the annual budget in the accounting system, adjusting delegation limits and routing as needed.
• Conduct monthly transaction monitoring, accruals, and prepayments reconciliation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in the development of cashflow forecasts, financial reports, and process improvements.
• Provide training and support to non-financial users on finance systems and processes.

Previous Skills and Experience of the Interim Management Accountant:

• Further Education / Public sector experience.
• Minimum part-qualified accountant (or significant, recent, and relevant experience).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting systems to build and amend reports.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to develop relationships with non-finance colleagues.
• Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Safeguarding policies.
• The successful candidate will need to hold an Enhanced DBS, or have one put into process for the position.

Interviews and start date ASAP so please apply NOW if interested or send your CV directly to

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