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Finance Manager @ The Guardian

LondonRemoteFull-timePosted 45 days ago

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About this role

Interim Finance Manager (Maternity Cover) Location: Flexible (Wiltshire based, office attendance one day per week) Contract: Fixed-term (May 2026 – December 2026); full-time role, but open to 4 days per week subject to flexibility aligned to organisational needs Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 pro rata

I am excited to be working with an international not-for-profit organisation to recruit an experienced Interim Finance Manager. This is a hands-on role responsible for maintaining financial records, delivering accurate reporting, and supporting process improvements during a key period.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will oversee core finance operations for the UK and ensure the integrity of accounting records for the UK entity, plus small subsidiaries in Kenya and Hong Kong.

Key responsibilities:

Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate transactional processingLead month-end close, including reconciliations and reportingPrepare monthly management accounts and support forecastingOwn the balance sheet, including asset register and depreciationManage international paymentsSupport purchase ledger processes as requiredPrepare VAT returns and perform FX revaluationsContribute to improving financial processes and controls About you:

Proven experience across core accounting functions and month-end processesExperience producing management accountsStrong Excel skills and systems experiencePart-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent) You will be detail-oriented, organised, and able to work independently to tight deadlines, with a proactive approach to improving processes.

Additional Information

Flexible, remote-friendly workingCollaborative, purpose-driven environment If you are available from the third week of May and interested in an interim opportunity, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!

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