Interim Group Financial Accountant
Start: May | UK Charity
£-Month FTC

We are recruiting an experienced Interim Group Financial Accountant to join a well-established, highly regarded UK charity on an initial 6-month contract, starting as soon as May. This is a hands-on technical accounting role requiring strong charity sector experience, particularly across VAT, partial exemption, statutory accounts and audit preparation. The role will play a key part in the post-year-end close, with focus shifting to the July audit and associated preparation during Q2.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead and support post-year-end accounting activities
*Prepare and review statutory accounts in line with Charities SORP and FRS
*Take ownership of VAT compliance, including:
*Preparation and review of VAT returns
*Understanding VAT liability of income and activities
*Attribution and apportionment of VAT costs
*Business / non-business and partial exemption calculations
*Capital Goods Scheme considerations
*Support audit planning and delivery for the July audit, including liaison with auditors
*Maintain and review general and nominal ledgers (Oracle Netsuite preferred)
*Review and enhance chart of accounts / coding structures
*Oversee fixed asset register integrity and compliance
*Ensure compliance across VAT, PAYE, corporation tax, Gift Aid claims
*Work effectively with internal stakeholders and national charitable and regulatory bodies

Essential Requirements
*Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / FCA / FCCA)
*Proven charity sector experience - applicants without this cannot be considered
*Strong technical expertise in:
*Charity VAT & partial exemption
*Statutory accounts preparation
*Charities SORP & relevant FRS
*Significant experience preparing VAT returns within a charity environment
*Solid understanding of:
*General & nominal ledgers (Oracle Netsuite desirable)
*Fixed asset registers
*Financial systems, reporting standards and data analysis tools
*Confident operating in a hands-on interim role, able to add value quickly
The Ideal Candidate
*Immediately or quickly available
*Comfortable working in a complex, regulated charity environment
*Detail-driven with strong technical judgement
*Pragmatic, collaborative and delivery-focused

This is an excellent opportunity to support a respected UK charity at a critical point in its financial calendar while making a meaningful impact in a short-term assignment.

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ’apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Charles Maidment from the Hays senior finance contract team here in Bristol.

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