Interim Management Accountant

• Location:
  Devon
• Sector:
  Public Sector
• Rate:
  Up to £350 per day
• Contract:
  Interim (Minimum 6 months)
• Working Pattern:
  Hybrid - 4 days from home, 1 day in the office
• Start Date: ASAP

A public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to support its finance team during a busy period of operational and financial activity. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong management accountant with public sector experience who can quickly add value, support budget holders and ensure accurate financial reporting and control.

• Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Support budget monitoring, forecasting and financial planning activities
• Provide financial advice and challenge to budget holders and senior stakeholders
• Prepare accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support year-end processes and audit requirements
• Monitor income and expenditure against budgets
• Develop and improve financial reporting and management information
• Assist with financial modelling and analysis to support decision-making
• Ensure compliance with public sector financial regulations and policies

• CIPFA qualified (essential)
• Previous experience within the public sector
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
• Confident business partnering with non-finance stakeholders
• Experienced in budgeting, forecasting and budget monitoring
• Able to work independently and deliver results quickly
• Available to start at short notice

• Up to £350 per day
• Immediate start available
• Initial contract of at least 6 months
• Flexible hybrid working with 4 days from home and 1 day in the office
• Opportunity to support a purpose-driven public sector organisation
• Varied role with exposure to senior stakeholders
• Potential for extension depending on business requirements