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Interim Accountant (7-9Months)

Remote
£50,000 - £50,500 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Join Magic Breakfast – Interim Senior Accountant

Salary: £50,500
Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Flexible working available)
Contract Length: 7-9 months (Starting ASAP)
Location: Flexible (Home-based, London office, or hybrid with some travel across England & Scotland)

Magic Breakfast is seeking an Interim  Accountant to support its financial operations and help drive its mission to end child morning hunger. The charity provides over 300,000 children across the UK with a nutritious breakfast every school day, ensuring that hunger does not become a barrier to learning.

About the Role

The Interim Accountant will oversee key financial processes such as month-end reporting, VAT returns, payroll, and financial planning for FY25/26. They will play a crucial role in managing restricted funds, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and working closely with the Head of Finance to maintain robust financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the month-end close process and manage the preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Oversee the timely submission of VAT returns and pension liabilities
  • Support financial planning and ensure alignment with strategic goals
  • Manage restricted funds, ensuring compliance with donor requirements
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and charity sector best practices

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A part-qualified or degree in Accounting (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
  • Strong experience in financial planning, month-end close, and restricted fund management
  • In-depth knowledge of Charities SORP and financial regulations in the non-profit sector
  • High attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Why Magic Breakfast?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a charity that is making a tangible difference in the lives of children. The role offers flexibility and the chance to contribute to a mission that removes hunger as a barrier to education.

Magic Breakfast is committed to diversity and inclusion.

 

What next?


Magic Breakfast is happy to partner with  Allen Lane. Please apply with CV to discuss the vacancy further. L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted by
Allen Lane Interim & Permanent Recruitment View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 25 March 2025
Closing date: 04 April 2025 at 06:00
Job ref: RP204
Tags: Finance, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Child Protection