Interim Assistant Management Accountant (Hybrid, London)

About the role

We are seeking an Interim Assistant Management Accountant to join a prestigious higher‑education organisation in London on a three‑month contract. The role is hybrid, requiring two days on‑site each week, and is ideal for a part‑qualified accountant who enjoys delivering management information and supporting financial decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Support month‑end close activities, including accruals, pre‑payments and journal entries.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, dashboards and financial reports with clear commentary.
• Conduct variance analysis, investigate significant movements and liaise with budget holders.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Perform balance‑sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Provide cost‑management analysis and financial insight for business decisions.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, offering high‑quality financial guidance.
• Contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives and support audit and compliance requirements.

Required profile

• Part‑qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) actively studying towards full qualification.
• Experience in management accounting or finance, preferably within higher education or a complex public‑sector environment.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation and attention‑to‑detail abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a collaborative team.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel.
• Experience with Oracle or a similar finance system.