Interim Financial Accountant

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Interim Financial Accountant
Blackheath, South-east London
£300 per day (umbrella)
Temporary 3month assignment/Full-time or part-time (28–35 hours per week)
Our client, Morden College is an almshouse charity with over 300 years of history supporting older people in south-east London. They are a values-driven organisation, committed to tackling loneliness, challenging ageism, and creating inclusive, thriving communities.
Morden College are currently undertaking a significant transformation of their finance systems, data and reporting to support the delivery of their new organisational strategy. Following the recent successful implementation of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, they are now completing the next phase of automation and system integration, while preparing for their first year-end and audit in the new system.
They are seeking an experienced, technical Interim Financial Accountant to support their Finance team during this critical period. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role will combine hands-on financial accounting, systems improvement and audit preparation work, playing a key role in ensuring robust financial controls and accurate reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
You’ll be working closely in tandem with an existing permanent Financial Accountant whose focus is continuing to build the ‘business as usual’ of the Finance department.
Complete balance sheet and other financial reconciliations, recommending accounting adjustments for approval
Review journals and reconciliations prepared by other team members, ensuring accuracy and correct double-entry accounting
Identify and recommend improvements to financial processes within the new finance system
Support the preparation of statutory accounts and audit, ensuring key processes are fully up to date
Assist with audit readiness, including reconciliations, receipting, arrears reporting, and capital expenditure review
Support the preparation for migration to a new payroll system, working closely with HR and the Payroll Accountant to reconcile and validate data
Contribute to wider finance process development, including Council Tax and Housing Benefit processes, VAT and resident billing
Key criteria:
You’ll be a qualified and experienced finance professional who is comfortable working in a change environment and adding value quickly. You will bring strong technical expertise alongside a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Strong technical accounting knowledge and a solid understanding of financial controls
Experience preparing accounts for audit, with a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail
Experience of charity accounting and Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is highly desirable
Strong systems skills and advanced Excel capability
A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify and implement process improvements
Our client is looking for the right candidate to commence January, and applicants will be constantly reviewed with interviews taking place 2nd week of January. For a further confidential conversation, please contact Annabelle at MLC Partners.
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Location:
London
Job Type:
PartTime

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