Interim Assistant Management Accountant - #2191183

Your New Company

You will be joining a large government organisation based in North Bristol, providing essential public services across the region. The organisation is looking to strengthen its finance function with an Interim Assistant Management Accountant during a busy period.

This is initially a 3-month temporary assignment, with potential for extension depending on business requirements.

Your New Role
Reporting to the Management Accountant, you will support the month-end process and help deliver accurate financial reporting across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:
Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
Preparing and posting journals, accruals and prepayments
Completing balance sheet reconciliations
Supporting budget monitoring and forecasting
Investigating expenditure and budget variances
Producing financial reports for budget holders
Liaising with non-finance stakeholders to resolve queries
Supporting year-end and audit requirements
Assisting with improvements to financial processes and controls
Providing ad hoc financial analysis and project support when required

What You Need to Succeed
You will ideally have previous experience working as an Assistant Management Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Finance Officer or similar.

You should have:
Good month-end accounting experience
Experience with journals, accruals and prepayments
Strong reconciliation skills
Good Excel skills, including lookups and data analysis
Confidence working with finance and non-finance stakeholders
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines
AAT qualification or study towards CIMA/ACCA would be beneficial.
Previous public sector or government finance experience would be advantageous, but is not essential.

What You'll Get in Return
You will receive a competitive rate of approximately £18 to £22 per hour, depending on experience, alongside an initial 3-month temporary contract with potential to extend.

This is a great opportunity to gain further management accounting experience within a large government environment and develop your exposure to public sector finance.

Location: North Bristol
Contract: Minimum 3 months
Rate: £18 to £22 per hour
Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid working
Sector: Public Sector
Start: ASAP

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