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Financial Accountant

Altum Consulting

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

We are seeking an Interim Financial Accountant for a 6-month contract with an international NGO focused on climate action.
The role requires at least two years of experience in a similar position, and candidates should be part-qualified or qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Key responsibilities include managing reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit preparation while supporting the transition to a new finance system.
The position offers a hybrid work model with 2-3 days per week in the Central London office and includes benefits such as a 9 day-fortnight and generous holiday allowance.
A competitive day rate may be considered for this role, which has the potential to be extended or become permanent for the right candidate.

We're partnering with an ambitious international NGO driving action on the climate crisis to recruit an Interim Financial Accountant for a period of 6 months. With operations across multiple regions, the organisation is preparing for a busy financial year-end and new system implementation and is seeking an adaptable and proactive finance professional to support the small but high-performing team.

This role will be critical in supporting accurate and timely financial reporting, helping close the year cleanly while embedding better processes as they transition to a new finance system. You'll take ownership of reconciliations, reporting, and audit prep, while collaborating closely with global colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver monthly balance sheet reconciliations and analysis
Oversee key income and expense accruals, including deferred income and intercompany charges
Prepare monthly cashflow forecasts and support treasury reviews
Manage invoicing and income recognition for grants, memberships, and events
Assist with audit prep and statutory reporting
Produce monthly reporting packs and commentary for senior leadership
Support data migration and testing for the new finance system
Respond to internal finance queries and support process improvement initiatives

About You

Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least two years' experience in a similar role
Confident with multi-entity reconciliations, reporting, and intercompany transactions
Excellent Excel skills and strong aptitude for finance systems
Comfortable working remotely and across global teams
Nonprofit or international experience a bonus but not essential

The role may well be extended with the potential to go permanent for the right candidate. The contract is hybrid with 2-3 days per week required in the Central London office and benefits on offer include a 9 day-fortnight and generous holiday allowance. A day rate may also be considered.

If you are available at short-notice and feel you have the necessary skills and experience, please apply today!

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