Role - Interim Financial Accountant - you will be working for a Central Government Organisation
Duration - 3 months (possibility of extension)
Start Date - ASAP
Rate - £350/day
Fully Remote
Provide expert support to non‑finance colleagues throughout the Purchase‑to‑Pay (P2P) process, including guidance on the department's core finance system. Deliver training to new users to ensure they can perform their financial responsibilities confidently and effectively.
Proactively engage with teams across the organisation to build awareness and understanding of financial policies, controls, processes, and systems, promoting strong financial governance.
Prepare monthly cash management templates and collate returns to support accurate daily and monthly cash forecasting.
Monitor and report on financial performance, including key metrics such as prompt invoice payment and cash‑forecasting accuracy. Identify opportunities for process improvements and collaborate with colleagues to implement innovative solutions.
Undertake ad hoc tasks requiring strong problem‑solving skills, such as reconciling key balance‑sheet accounts and preparing correction journals.
Support wider team activities through additional ad hoc duties as required.
What you'll need to succeed
GOVERNMENT ORGANISATION EXPERIENCE IS A MUST
Part qualified accountant with 2 years+ experience
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence others
Understanding of accounting systems
Development and delivery of process improvements
Advanced Excel skills
Demonstrable attention to detail
What you need to do now
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