Are you a qualified Accountant with proven experience using Sage 200?

Do you have experience in production of Charity Stat Accounts? 

Can you hit the ground running and are you comfortable working with manual as well as electronic systems?

If so, this exceptionally rare opportunity working with one of our most prestigious Clients could be the ideal temporary opportunity for you!

Starting as soon as possible, the role will be ongoing until the end of December 2025.  You will be working a 35-hour week - Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.

Please note, this is a temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis. This role will start immediately, so sadly candidates with a lengthy notice period cannot be considered.

Temporary Accountant Responsibilities

Assist with quarterly VAT returns and the annual Partial Exemption adjustment
Prepare and post endowment gains/losses and related movement journals
Post nominal ledger journals, including depreciation and ad-hoc adjustments
Review creditors, debtors, and balance sheet items, making necessary adjustments
Support month-end routines including variance analysis and budget commentary
Post pension scheme and subsidiary journals
Assist with statutory year-end accounts and respond to audit queries
Produce monthly and quarterly financial reports for internal stakeholders
Help prepare cashflow forecasts
Contribute to the review and testing of financial procedures and documentation
Handle other delegated finance tasks as required
Temporary Accountant Rewards

Alongside a competitive hourly rate, the successful candidate will receive the following benefits:

Holiday pay
Valuable experience in a highly regarded organisation
The Company

Our client is a renowned institution based in central Oxford with a strong research focus. The role offers the chance to work in a historic and intellectually vibrant environment alongside a supportive finance team.

Temporary Accountant Requirements

Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting standards (SORP experience desirable)
Confident working independently with journals, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Proficient in Excel and accounting systems (SAP and Sage 200 experience advantageous)
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
Experience in academic or charitable sectors is a plus but not essential
Location

Our client is located in central Oxford (OX1). There is no on-site parking due to the location, but excellent public transport links and Park & Ride options are available.

Apply today, either online or directly to:

Catherine Stokes | Allen Associates |

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