Interim Management Accountant

Interim Management Accountant

Location: Egham, Surrey

Working hours: Full-time or Part-time (4 days per week)

Contract Type: Contract - 6 months fixed term

Salary: Circa £40K

• Support a democratic charity serving thousands of student members across multiple commercial operations

• Prepare management accounts using Twinfield/Ezora accounting software with real impact on organisational decision-making

• Establish and document excellent month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations processes

• Make an immediate contribution to a financially responsible organisation managing diverse income streams and reserves strategy

• Develop your charity finance expertise within a values-driven, student-focused organisation

Our client is a students' union - a democratic charity operating as an independent legal entity. They're seeking an experienced Management Accountant on an interim basis to join their finance team in Egham, Surrey. If you're a qualified or part-qualified accountant with proven management accounting experience and the ability to make a quick impact in a charity environment, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

The post is offered on a 4 or 5 day per week basis for a 6 month fixed term contract as the organisation goes through a period of growth and change. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with at least 50% of the role required to be office based.

Company Overview

Our client is a membership organisation and registered charity dedicated to advancing student education and welfare. Operating independently from the university they serve, they champion student interests through representation, advice services, and a wide range of social, cultural and sporting activities. As a financially responsible charity, they generate income through a university block grant, commercial operations including bars and cafes, and sponsorship opportunities. Every pound generated is reinvested into student services, grants and campus facilities. Their values - student-focused, high quality, trustworthy, inclusive and brave - guide how they operate and the environment they create.

Position Overview

This interim Management Accountant role is central to maintaining the financial health and transparency of a multi-faceted charity operation. You'll assist with, and ultimately prepare accurate management accounts, analyse financial performance across commercial operations, and support budgeting and forecasting activities. Your work directly enables the organisation to make informed decisions, build financial reserves for major improvements, and maintain the trust of their student members, university partners and regulatory bodies including the Charity Commission.

Responsibilities

• Initially assist with, then prepare monthly and period-end management accounts using Twinfield/Ezora accounting software

• Analyse financial data including bar sales, cost of sales and operational performance metrics

• Reconcile accounts across multiple ledgers and cost centres to ensure accuracy

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes to guide organisational financial planning

• Set up and maintain closing procedures to ensure timely financial reporting

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver reports and accounts within agreed deadlines

• Assist with external and internal audit processes, providing supporting documentation

• Ensure all financial processes comply with GDPR and charity regulatory requirements

Requirements

Essential:

• Fully or part-qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent experience

• Proven experience in management accounting roles

• Proficiency in accounting software systems

• Advanced Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting

• Strong analytical ability to interpret financial data and identify trends

• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Desirable:

• Experience working in charity or not-for-profit finance

• Familiarity with educational sector or membership organisation finance

• Understanding of GDPR compliance in financial operations

Benefits

• Competitive salary of circa £40K for an interim contract role

• Opportunity to develop specialist charity finance experience

• Exposure to diverse financial operations including commercial trading and grant management

Alongside these benefits, you'll join a supportive, values-driven organisation where transparency and trustworthiness shape how the team operates. You'll work with colleagues committed to student welfare and financial responsibility, in an inclusive environment where your contribution directly strengthens the organisation's ability to serve its members.

How to Apply

Please send your CV by the closing date: 12 noon on Friday 23rd January.