Your new company

My client is a large London-based charity. They are in the process of some structural changes and as a result they are looking for an interim member of staff. They offer hybrid working, 2-3 days in the office per week.

Your new role

My role is an Assistant Accountant for a period of 6 months. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

1. Provide customer-centric financial support, advice and information to the Finance Planning and Analysis Lead and a range of customers and organisations.
2. Work on computerised financial transaction systems and standard software packages to support the delivery of effective budgeting systems throughout the year (including budget and forecasting profiling and adjustments as required).
3. Promote good working relationships with the external/internal auditors and contribute to the prompt resolution of any audit queries. Providing support where necessary to senior officers with regard to audit queries.
4. Enable managers to meet their financial and budgetary responsibilities by providing effective financial support, challenge and monitoring.
5. Work without close managerial supervision (except in areas of particular technical complexity or sensitivity) with work subject to review on completion. Proactively identify problem areas and work with the business to develop improvements to systems and supporting processes.
6. Support the Financial Control team in the development and maintenance of financial systems data integrity, supporting the execution of effective quality financial control across the organisation.
7. Undertake benchmarking activities, including analysing and manipulating data sets and presenting them in context to guide decision-making.
8. Contribute to the design and delivery of training as appropriate to enable a culture of ownership amongst managers with defined financial processes and controls.
9. Carry out investigations as directed and reporting results, conclusions and recommendations.

What you'll need to succeed

In order to succeed, you will need previous experience of management accounting and supporting a finance team. Strong systems skills and a good level of Excel is also crucial.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will have the opportunity to work for a well-respected charity in a 6 month role, with the possibility of an extension at the end of the contract.

What you need to do now

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