Interim Management Accountant

Robertson Bell Finance are currently recruiting for an Interim Management Accountant to join a well-established and exciting government organisation based in London on a 3 month temporary contract with a great possibility of extension.

This role plays an important part of the finance team, reporting into the Finance and Corporate Services Manager. The beginning of the contract will be supporting and assisting in the financial year end and to liaise with the National Audit Office to ensure that there is no issue with their accounts.

After supporting with the year end the key responsibilities will include;
*Building relationships and business partnering with senior stakeholders
*Monitoring the budgets and producing monthly returns to the budget holders
*To be able to confidently train and mentor non-financial professionals whilst they are in use of financial reports and other information that is provided regarding their budget.
*To be confident in regularly be able to review procedures and processes to ensure the practices that are in use are best for business.
*To be able to quickly understand the business and the direction that it is going, in order to answer ad-hoc data requests when required.

This role will have the scope for the successful candidate to be a part of finance across spectrum which would give you great exposure to the organisation as a whole whilst working on high profile projects.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with business partnering experience and a proven track record of stakeholder management across all levels and backgrounds with an extremely strong mind-set. You will be personable with excellent communication skills that has the ability to build rapport with budget holders in a warm engaging but often challenging manor. You must have the ability to prioritise work and to work to tight deadlines.

Central Government experience is required for this role.

Please do not hesitate in applying to this role if you feel like you match the criteria above.