Interim Financial Controller – 4 days per week

Hybrid – 1 day in Brixton. London office

Temporary – 3 months

Rate – £250/ day

Overview

We are recruiting a hands-on Financial Controller for a specialist charity whose focus is within the education sector.

This is a management-level role, responsible for the overall financial control and management of the organisation covering a three-month interim assignment.

This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls, and supporting budgeting and audit processes.

Responsibilities..

• Oversee all financial reports, operations and controls
• Review and verify the work of outsourced finance providers, including payroll and bookkeeping.
• Manage expenses, payments, VAT returns, and Gift Aid claims.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and financial reports.
• Support budget holders with financial analysis and monitoring.
• Lead audit preparation and act as the main contact for external auditors.
• Maintain and improve financial systems, processes, and documentation.

Profile:

• Fully qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• At least 5 years' post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including charity and restricted fund accounting.
• Experience using accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage.
• Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable working in a small, fast-paced organisation.

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