Interim Management Accountant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£200 to £300 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Plymouth, PL1 1HZ
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	14 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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Summary

Interim Management AccountantLocation: Plymouth (4 days per week onsite, 1 day WFH)

Rate: Up to £300 per day (Umbrella)

Contract: Interim Assignment (6 Months Initial Contract)

Start Date: ASAP Sector: Charity / Not-for-Profit

Hays Senior Finance Interim & Contract Team are exclusively supporting a well-established Plymouth-based charity with the appointment of an experienced Interim Management Accountant to provide additional support during a busy period of change and growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to join a collaborative finance team and take ownership of management reporting, budgeting and financial analysis while supporting senior leadership with key decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.

Produce budget holder reports and provide financial commentary.

Support budgeting and forecasting processes across the organisation.

Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain financial controls.

Analyse financial performance and identify variances against budget.

Assist with cashflow forecasting and reporting.

Support year-end activities and audit preparation.

Prepare and post journals, accruals and prepayments.

Work closely with departmental managers to provide financial insight and support.

Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the finance function.

Support grant income and restricted fund reporting where required.

Assist with ad-hoc financial projects and reporting requests.

About You

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Qualified by Experience.

Previous Management Accountant experience within a complex organisation.

Strong budgeting, forecasting and management reporting skills.

Excellent Excel and financial analysis capabilities.

Able to work independently and add value quickly within an interim assignment.

Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with non-finance stakeholders.

Previous experience within a charity, not-for-profit, public sector or education environment would be advantageous.

Experience with finance systems implementation or process improvement projects would be beneficial.

The Opportunity

Immediate start available.

Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension.

Up to £300 per day Umbrella.

Hybrid working pattern with 4 days per week onsite in Plymouth and 1 day working from home.

Opportunity to support a respected local charity making a meaningful impact across the South West.

Varied and hands-on role with exposure to senior stakeholders and business partnering responsibilities.

Supportive and collaborative team environment.

If you're an experienced Management Accountant available at short notice and looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd be keen to speak with you.

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