Interim group financial accountant

Interim Group Financial Accountant Start: May UK Charity£-Month FTC We are recruiting an experienced Interim Group Financial Accountant to join a well-established, highly regarded UK charity on an initial 6-month contract, starting as soon as May. This is a hands-on technical accounting role requiring strong charity sector experience, particularly across VAT, partial exemption, statutory accounts and audit preparation. The role will play a key part in the post-year-end close, with focus shifting to the July audit and associated preparation during Q2.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support post-year-end accounting activitiesPrepare and review statutory accounts in line with Charities SORP and FRSTake ownership of VAT compliance, including: Preparation and review of VAT returnsUnderstanding VAT liability of income and activitiesAttribution and apportionment of VAT costsBusiness / non-business and partial exemption calculationsCapital Goods Scheme considerationsSupport audit planning and delivery for the July audit, including liaison with auditorsMaintain and review general and nominal ledgers (Oracle Netsuite preferred)Review and enhance chart of accounts / coding structuresOversee fixed asset register integrity and complianceEnsure compliance across VAT, PAYE, corporation tax, Gift Aid claimsWork effectively with internal stakeholders and national charitable and regulatory bodiesEssential RequirementsFully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / FCA / FCCA)Proven charity sector ..... full job details .....