Role: Management Accountant/ Finance ManagerRole Type: Interim (3 Months+)
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to £250 per day
Industry: Education (Public sector)
We're looking for an experienced finance professional to join a school in Manchester on a temporary basis for approximately 3 months, starting in January 2026. The role will involve key finance deliverables such as the monthly/ termly management accounts, VAT returns and day-to-day transactional postings.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare monthly and termly management accounts.
* Complete VAT returns and ensure compliance with VAT regulations.
* Manage investment-related tasks.
* Handle day-to-day transactional postings.
* Support finance operations without any line management responsibilities.
Requirements:
* Strong experience in management accounting.
* QBE or Part-Qualified ACCA or CIMA
* Solid understanding of VAT and related compliance.
* Familiarity with investment processes.
* Comfortable with transactional finance tasks.
* Ability to work independently and adapt to an interim role.
Duration & Start Date
* Start: 5 January 2026 (to allow handover).
* Duration: Approximately 3 months.
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