Interim Management Accountant

Interim Management Accountant job in Devon

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.