Robert Half are recruiting for a Project Accountant for an interim role in Winchester for between 3-6 months.
This role would suit you if you have worked in the Education ,NFP or Charity sector.
Office based - 5 days per week.
As Project Accountant, you will:
Lead the stabilisation of financial controls and ensure reliable reconciliations, month-end processes and audit readiness. Provide strong operational leadership to a developing finance team and embed a robust control framework ahead of the 2025/26 audit.
Financial Controls & Reconciliations
* Implement and enforce weekly and monthly reconciliations (bank, payroll, debtors, AP, suspense, investments, fixed assets).
* Strengthen control processes (journals, BACS workflow, coding accuracy, suspense clearance, debtor/creditor routines).
* Create and maintain control documentation (SOPs, checklists, month-end timetables)
Month-End & Audit Preparation
* Deliver accurate monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
* Prepare audit schedules and evidence; ensure compliance with SORP/FRS102.
* Drive progress against the Audit Action Plan.
Team Leadership & Training
* Provide daily supervision, coaching and hands on support to AP, Payroll and Accounts Supervisor.
* Build team accuracy, capability and confidence.
* Implement structured task lists and review all reconciliations.
Income & Billing Oversight
* Oversee fee income, debtor management and parent billing accuracy.
* Coordinate with Admissions, Lettings and Development on income flows and reconciliations.
Handover & Process Improvement
* Embed sustainable processes for the incoming permanent Management Accountant.
* Prepare a full handover including control improvements, risks, audit action status and team capability.
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA (qualified or part qualified).
* Strong financial control and reconciliation experience.
* Proven audit preparation capability.
* Team supervision and training experience.
* Strong Excel and systems knowledge
* NFP/schools/charity experience.
* VAT knowledge
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