Management Accountant/ Finance Manager

4752554
  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    Stockport
  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time
  • Specialism

    Part Qualified Accountant
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    Up to £250 Per Day
  • Closing date

    6 Jan 2026

Management Accountant/ Finance Manager, Finance, Qualified by experience, Education

Role: Management Accountant/ Finance Manager
Role Type: Interim (3 Months+)
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to £250 per day
Industry: Education (Public sector)

We’re looking for an experienced finance professional to join a school in Manchester on a temporary basis for approximately 3 months, starting in January 2026. The role will involve key finance deliverables such as the monthly/ termly management accounts, VAT returns and day-to-day transactional postings.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare monthly and termly management accounts.
  • Complete VAT returns and ensure compliance with VAT regulations.
  • Manage investment-related tasks.
  • Handle day-to-day transactional postings.
  • Support finance operations without any line management responsibilities.

Requirements:
  • Strong experience in management accounting.
  • QBE or Part-Qualified ACCA or CIMA
  • Solid understanding of VAT and related compliance.
  • Familiarity with investment processes.
  • Comfortable with transactional finance tasks.
  • Ability to work independently and adapt to an interim role.
Duration & Start Date
  • Start: 5 January 2026 (to allow handover).
  • Duration: Approximately 3 months.

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