Interim Management Accountant

• Interim Management Accountant - NHS (Devon)
• Devon (Predominantly Remote)
• 6-9 Month Contract Immediate Start
• Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35 likely)

Hays are working in partnership with a well-established NHS organisation in the Devon area to recruit an experienced Interim Management Accountant to support the finance team during a busy period of change and transformation.This is a key requirement, and prior NHS experience is essential to ensure you can quickly add value in a complex and regulated environment.Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and detailed commentary
• Supporting budget setting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Business partnering with budget holders and operational teams, offering financial insight and challenge
• Assisting with statutory reporting and year-end processes
• Supporting improvements in financial processes, controls, and reporting
• Analysing financial performance and highlighting risks and opportunities
• Ensuring compliance with NHS financial governance and reporting standards

About You:

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• Essential: Proven recent experience working within the NHS
• Strong understanding of NHS finance processes, systems, and reporting requirements
• Demonstrable management accounting and financial analysis experience
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with non-finance stakeholders
• Highly organised and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with NHS finance systems (e.g. ESR, Oracle, or equivalent) is desirable

The Offer:

• Immediate start with a contract likely to run for 6-9 months
• Predominantly remote working, with occasional on-site presence in Devon
• Opportunity to support a key NHS organisation during a critical period
• Competitive day rate, dependent on experience

If you have the required NHS experience and are available at short notice, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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