Are you a meticulous problem-solver with a knack for untangling financial puzzles? If you're a financial accountant who thrives on bringing order to chaos, we’ve got the perfect role for you.Why this role stands out:Hybrid Flexibility: Just one day a week in the office, with the rest from the comfort of your home.Flexible Hours: Tailor your start and finish times to fit your life.Meaningful Work: Join a charity closely affiliated with the public sector, making a real difference.Collaborative Environment: Report to an experienced Finance Director who values autonomy and results.This role is offered on a temporary basis, for 3-6 months.Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for:

Working through a backlog of around 5000 transactions, ensuring accurate reconciliation and coding
Identifying and rectifying coding errors, ensuring all income is accurately posted and allocated
Performing detailed bank reconciliations, handling complex accounts with thousands of transactions
Collaborating with fundraisers to allocate funds correctly and resolve any income-related queries
Addressing discrepancies in restricted funds, escalating issues when necessary
Communicating effectively to ensure all financial data is clear, accurate, and up-to-date
Applying your strong double-entry accounting skills to manage debts and credits
Assisting with general bookkeeping and maintaining meticulous financial records
Supporting the Finance Manager in reconciling incoming payments and streamlining processes

What you will need:

Previous experience in a similar role, such as Financial Accountant / Interim Finance Manager / Reconciliations Accountant / Accountant / Technical Accountant
Someone who enjoys solving complex problems and bringing order to financial chaos
A self-starter who can work with minimal supervision, confident in their ability to push back and ensure accuracy
Ideally, you’ll have experience in the charity sector and a qualification in accounting (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, AAT / QBE)
To be a detail-oriented individual with a sharp eye for discrepancies
Proficiency in Excel and Xero

What you will get:

Very hybrid working – 4 days from home, 1 in office per week
Flexible hours
Opportunity to make an impact in a charitable organisation

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION…because getting a job is hard enough.The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.

Interim Financial Accountant