At a Glance
- Tasks: Transform finance systems and improve processes for a not-for-profit organisation.
- Company: Dynamic not-for-profit with a mission to make a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and potential for extension.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment requiring hands-on problem-solving and team support.
- Why this job: Make an immediate impact by reshaping financial processes and systems.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in finance transformation and strong people skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
- Initially 3 months
- Potential for extension
- A blend of hands on support and restructuring
- Project Accountant Interim, 3-4 months (likely to extend) £ Mostly on-site
Let's be honest from the start: this isn't a tidy job.
The finance function you'd be joining runs on systems that should have been retired a long time ago.
Management accounts, payroll and board reporting are held together by workarounds, duplicated effort and a lot of goodwill.
Nobody can clearly see which contracts make money and which don't.
The Director of Finance knows all of this, and that's exactly why they want you.
The organisation is a not for profit with a decent turnover, big enough to be able to make a difference, but too small to not dig into the detail of what needs changing.
You don't necessarily need not for profit experience, although it can help if you have some insights of these dynamics, but what you do need is to have taken a finance function apart before and put it back together better.
- What you'll actually be doing
- Moving management accounts, payroll and board reporting off legacy systems and onto a modern, integrated platform
- Automating the work that's currently done by hand, and often done twice
- Building proper visibility of contract profitability, so the board makes decisions on real numbers
- Working alongside the Director of Finance to reshape the team and bring in new financial controls
- Who'll do well here
You've led a systems migration or a finance rebuild before, and you've learned the hard lessons that come with one.
You're hands-on with Sage and the ledger (trial balance, I&E, board packs), and you know payroll well enough to untangle the numbers and the IT problems behind them.
You're comfortable challenging a budget, and you'd rather fix a process than put up with it.
Just as important, you're good with people.
Part of this role is steadying a team that's been through a lot of change, so you'll need patience, integrity and the ability to have difficult conversations kindly.
Being qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is essential, but strong practical experience of systems and change counts just as much.
Backgrounds in not-for-profit, social enterprise or commercial finance are all welcome.
Who probably won't enjoy it
If you're hoping for a long handover, a detailed process manual and a quiet first month, this isn't the one. You'll need to be making a difference within days, not weeks.
- The practical bits
- c£ per annum, pro rata. Full-time or 3-4 days a week considered
- c3 months to start, with potential for extending
- On-site at least 3 days a week, reporting to the Director of Finance
- West Yorkshire based
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Interim Project Accountant employer: Broster Buchanan
Broster Buchanan is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Manchester City Centre. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide hybrid working options and opportunities for career advancement, allowing our team members to enhance their technical and leadership skills while engaging with senior stakeholders in impactful financial decision-making.
