Interim Management Reporting Accountant

Are you an experienced finance professional with a background in education and a passion for financial reporting and systems? Are you available at short notice and looking for an opportunity to make an immediate impact within a forward-thinking education organisation?

Robertson Bell is pleased to be working with a highly regarded education provider, based in Slough, to recruit an Interim Management Reporting Accountant on an urgent three-month contract. This is a business-critical role that will support the organisation through a busy period in the calendar and in advance of a new system implementation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Producing monthly budget monitoring reports for multiple operational sites and the central finance function.
• Working closely with budget holders to investigate, explain and report on financial variances.
• Using advanced Excel to analyse financial information and produce clear, insightful management reports.
• Supporting the preparation of the finance system and data ahead of an implementation.
• Acting as a key point of contact for finance system queries following implementation.
• Assisting with year-end activities, including fixed asset reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Supporting the wider finance team with reporting and systems-related projects as required.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous finance experience, in a similar capacity, within the education sector.
• Strong accounting knowledge, supported by an AAT qualification, part CCAB qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate and analyse large datasets.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to build effective relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
• The ability to start at short notice and commit to a predominantly office-based role, 4-5 days per week.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative organisation at a crucial stage of its finance systems journey, where your expertise will have an immediate and visible impact.

Applications are being reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be arranged promptly. To avoid missing out, please submit your application as soon as possible.