Interim Management Accountant

Your new company
Multi Academy Trust in Derbyshire
3-6 Months
Interim Management Accountant/Finance Manager
Hybrid
Day rate - inside IR35

Your new role
Our client, a growing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), is seeking interim support from a Management Accountant. This role will manage the day-to-day operation of the finance function for the Trust.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support academies with daily financial activities as needed.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets and the Trust's Medium Term Financial Strategy.
• Review half-term monitoring statements with academy staff, resolving any issues and reporting variances/concerns to the Finance Director.
• Accurately calculate and take monthly accruals, prepayments, and depreciation in the Trust finance system.
• Manage the collation of data from individual academies.
• Prepare benchmarking data for the Trust.
• Perform bank reconciliations and prepare cash flow reports for individual academies and the Trust.
• Oversee the Trust financial management system and check/countersign payroll monitoring reports and journals.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of all financial returns.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and submit monthly VAT returns for the MAT.
• Handle month-end adjustments, financial modelling, and payroll journals.

Qualifications and Skills:
• Proven experience in financial management within an educational or similar setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems.
• Knowledge of HMRC regulations and VAT submission processes.

If you are a detail-oriented and experienced finance professional looking for a challenging interim role, we would love to hear from you!

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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