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London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£236 per day
Part-time (0.8 FTE)
Contract or temporary (3 Months)
Job description

Giving Back Recruitment is partnering with a respected, mission-driven education charity to appoint an experienced Interim Project Accountant to support a short-term programme of finance systems and process improvement.

This is a hands-on interim role, suited to an experienced charity finance professional who enjoys project-based work, problem-solving and improving financial systems and reporting. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in strengthening financial processes, tools and controls across the organisation.

About the role

As Interim Project Accountant, you will support finance and operational projects that improve the efficiency, accuracy and accessibility of financial information. You will work collaboratively across teams, translating finance requirements into practical, user-friendly solutions in a fast-paced, purpose-led environment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting the COO and Head of Finance with analysis for recurring reporting cycles and ad-hoc requests
  • Contributing to finance systems improvement projects, identifying reporting challenges and implementing solutions
  • Supporting finance process improvement initiatives to address inefficiencies
  • Developing recurring and ad-hoc reporting tools, including automated controls for completeness and accuracy
  • Supporting the development of budget tools aligned to organisational structures
  • Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger verification
  • Responding to stakeholder queries and developing clear, user-friendly finance solutions

Person specification

Essential

  • Experience supporting a broad range of finance activities within a medium-sized organisation, including charity finance experience
  • Strong analytical skills and a systematic, solution-focused approach to problem-solving
  • Experience of financial systems, with a passion for using technology to improve finance processes and reporting
  • Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
  • A collaborative approach to business partnering and cross-functional working
  • Flexible, proactive and delivery-focused mindset

Desirable

  • Part-qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA)
  • Experience of XLedger
  • Project management experience

Contract details

  • Interim contract for three months
  • 0.8 FTE (equivalent to four days per week)
  • Day rate: £236 per day
  • Remote working with travel to London up to once per week

Equality, diversity and inclusion

The organisation is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement answering the four questions below by Sunday 11 January 2026.

Application questions (150–200 words each):

  1. Describe the most complex finance system project where you delivered efficiencies for a variety of stakeholders.
  2. Describe a complex analysis project you have completed, demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy while meeting stakeholder requirements.
  3. Explain why cross-functional collaboration is important for finance staff, with an example of how you have built effective working relationships.
  4. Describe how you manage your time and prioritise multiple competing tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Recruitment timetable

Closing date: Sunday 11 January 2026
Interviews: Friday 23 January 2026

Posted by
Giving Back Recruitment View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency

Placing Talent. Creating Impact. Giving Back

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Posted on: 22 December 2025
Closing date: 11 January 2026 at 17:00
Tags: Finance, Accounting