Temporary Financial accountant jobs
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join a large charity on a temporary basis, supporting the Finance team with the production of statutory accounts and the Annual Report. This role will involve working closely with senior finance colleagues and auditors to ensure a smooth and accurate year-end process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Finance Manager and Assistant Director of Finance to prepare statutory accounts from draft to final signed accounts
- Review draft accounts, including cash flow statements, control account reconciliations, and supporting working papers
- Prepare accounting adjustments as requested by auditors
- Assist the Finance Team with financial data cleansing in line with data retention policies
- Undertake other duties as reasonably required to support the finance function
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA)
- 3–5 years post-qualification experience in senior financial roles, preferably in the charity or public sector
- Proven experience preparing statutory accounts and managing audit processes for large organisations
- Strong knowledge of FRS102 and Charity SORP
- Excellent ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial audiences
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other standard office tools
- Professional, collaborative, and methodical approach, with a commitment to continuous development
Job Title: Year-End Accountant
Location: Central London
Day Rate: £250 - £300 (paid via an Umbrella company)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: 3 months initial contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid
This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
My client is a purpose-led, UK-based professional membership organisation that is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.
This is a senior leadership position with strategic influence, ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who can confidently lead at executive level.
About the Role
As part of the Senior Leadership Team, this role leads on all financial aspects of the business, advising senior leaders, providing financial insight and leading on negotiations with commercial businesses.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership and oversight of the finance function, including all financial planning and statutory reporting.
- Ensuring financial ownership of a new ERP implementation project and taking an active role in data related decisions.
- Leading on commercial negotiations with new and existing external partners including property reviews, pricing and long-term strategy.
- Develop and lead a high-performing finance team.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive and Board members.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Qualified accountant with extensive experience in senior finance leadership roles
- Strong commercial and strategic financial acumen
- Experience of working with Boards and senior stakeholders
- A collaborative leadership style and commitment to purpose-led work
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a key leadership role. The organisation offers a flexible hybrid working model with c.1 day a week in their South-West London office.
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Location: The Baytree Centre, London
Hours: 21 hours per week (working days and times to be agreed)
Salary: £55,000–£59,000 per annum (FTE, pro-rated)
Application Deadline: 1 September 2025 at 23:59PM
Contract: 12-month interim (Fixed Term Contract with view to permanent)
About the Role:
As Chief Operating Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Baytree’s organisational strategy—ensuring we remain a high-performing, mission-aligned charity. You’ll lead on financial planning and reporting, organisational development, HR strategy and people practices, and efficient day-to-day operations.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a values-led leader with strong technical expertise and a passion for building resilient, people-centred organisations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Finance: Lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial compliance using QuickBooks and associated tools.
- HR Strategy: Oversee recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and workforce development.
- Operations: Ensure facilities, IT systems, and internal processes are efficient, compliant, and user-friendly.
- Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the SMT and Board to shape organisational strategy and manage risk.
- Culture & Compliance: Promote a culture of transparency, learning, and accountability while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
What We’re Looking For:
- CIPD Level 7 and relevant finance qualification (AAT, ACCA/CIMA)
- Experience producing budgets and managing financial systems
- Strong HR leadership and employee relations experience
- Skilled in operational management and digital systems
- Commitment to Baytree’s mission and inclusive values
Registered Charity
11 - 20
A Social Inclusion Charity Supporting Women & Girls in London
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Unique opportunity to join a fast-moving, values-led organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely data processing of the sales and purchase ledgers for both our organisation and those we outsource our services to. Teamwork is central to the ethos of our work and staff are encouraged to work collaboratively and supportively.
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Join Our Lifesaving Team
Finance Controls and Reporting Manager (FTC)
Location: Rugby
Hours: Full Time 37.5 hpw
Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract.
We’re on the lookout for a Finance Manager!
If you’re looking for more than a job, motivated by purpose and ready to make a real impact to an organisation that is committed to saving lives every day, then this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
What We Offer:
- Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows
- Additional annual leave purchase options
- (Core working hours 10:00am – 15:00 pm)
- Enhanced sick pay
- Life assurance
- Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes
- A supportive, purpose-driven team
- Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Controls, accounting and bookkeeping
- Cash Management
- Payroll
- System Implementation
- Team Management
- Collaborative working
What We’re Looking For:
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting and business partnering.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative approach to achieving departmental and wider organisational objectives.
- Passion for the work that TAAS does
- Demonstrable evidence of behaviour in line with the core values of TAAS throughout career to date.
- Knowledge of the retail sector and charity shop operations sector is advantageous.
- Methodical in approach to ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting
What’s In It For You:
At TAAS, you’ll be part of a passionate and committed charity that’s making a real difference every day. We value professionalism, compassion and teamwork — and we’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture.
Whether it’s supporting emergency services from behind the scenes or helping shape the future of our leadership, you’ll play a crucial role in helping us save lives.
The Air Ambulance Service isn’t just a place to work; it’s a place to build a meaningful career.
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The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
Environment
TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.
*Please note that we reserve the right to close this before the stated date, should the hiring manager deem there to be enough suitable applicants. We are currently recruiting for this role directly and do not require agency assistance at this time.
