Job Description

Introduction
We are seeking an Interim Financial Accountant to provide additional resource during a very busy time in Financial Accounts. This role will involve leading within a number of key areas and supporting the existing team members as we look to implement improvements and change within the department. The successful candidate will assist and support the Senior Manager - Finance Reporting in this work and will be working with colleagues across the finance team.



The Interim Financial Accountant will be working on a number of tasks including balance sheet review and controls, reserves accounting, processes across the finance department (in conjunction with retail and children's services colleagues) and preparation for the annual audit. This is a role that requires excellent accountancy skills, an in-depth understanding of process and controls and an ability to deliver quality outputs. You will have a resilient personality and be willing to be involved in all aspects of the work - from transactional working within balance sheet accounts through to advising on process improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone with the skills and experience we need to make a real difference to how we work within the finance team.

Experience required: -

Experience of working in large complex organisations with large and geographically spread operational delivery models Experience of delivering on objectives within tight deadlines Experience of process review and ability to identify new, innovative and best practice ways of working to deliver improvements. Engaging and influencing stakeholders, effectively handling challenging relationships and delivering complex messages in a user friendly manner Proven experience in a group accounting structure Experience of project management and delivery of change Ability to show leadership, make complex decisions and recommendations and champion change

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.



Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.


Pay & Reward FrameworkWe know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.


For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.


Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band - this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.



Benefits

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role.


Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal 20% discount at Barnardo's stores Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

T&C's apply based on contract

About Barnardo's


We are committed to being an inclusive employer and cultivating a culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. We want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we work with, and for equality, diversity and inclusion to be embedded in everything we do. We are a Disability Confident Leader, are progressing our ambition to be an anti-racist organisation with Anti-Racism Commitments and actions in place and have networks for colleagues who are disabled, LGBT+, Black and Minoritised Ethnic and Women. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and/or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Our basis and values

Reference number: 22030
Job Title: Interim Financial Accountant
Location: Workplace offer: Hybrid working, Barnardo's hub/office or home address
Contract type: Fixed term
End date: 31 July 2026
Hours: 36.25
Salary: 52,265 - 73,927 plus Office at Home Allowance 312 per annum
Closing Date: 23 November 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed

Benefits

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Discounts at 100's of retailers
Employee suggestion scheme
Company pension
Employee Assistance Programme