Management Accountant - Contract

Pure Resourcing Solutions; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 99,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a proactive Managing Consultant for Senior Finance Recruitment to support accurate financial reporting and analytical insight. The ideal candidate will have strong management accounting skills and advanced Excel capabilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality work. Responsibilities include monthly management accounts preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, and collaboration with stakeholders. This role offers a contract position at a mid-senior level in a retail environment and is based in Ipswich, Queensland.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in management accounting or a related finance role.
• Strong Excel capability, including working with large datasets.
• Proven ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and identify variances.
• Contribute to the production of weekly financial reporting.
• Investigate anomalies and provide meaningful commentary.
• Assist in improving financial processes and controls.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for data validation.

Skills

Management accounting experience

Advanced Excel proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Ability to learn quickly

Problem-solving

Tools

Excel

Job description

Managing Consultant – Senior Finance Recruitment

I am delighted to be partnering with a highly‑regarded business based on the outskirts of Ipswich seeking a capable and proactive Management Accountant to support the delivery of accurate financial reporting and provide analytical insight to the business.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong management accounting capabilities, advanced Excel proficiency, sound judgment regarding confidentiality, and the ability to learn quickly in a dynamic environment. This role requires a resourceful problem‑solver with strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high‑quality work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining robust documentation and identifying variances for resolution.
• Contribute to the production of weekly financial and operational reporting, ensuring data integrity and clear analysis.
• Investigate anomalies, provide meaningful commentary, and support decision‑making through detailed financial insight.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, and reporting tools.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to gather data, validate assumptions, and support business initiatives.

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in management accounting or a related finance role.
• Strong Excel capability, including working with large datasets and performing analytical tasks.
• Proven ability to learn new systems, processes, and concepts quickly.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently when required.

For further information, please contact Laura Vatter @ Pure.

Salary and Benefits

Pure Resourcing Solutions provided pay range: This range is provided by Pure Resourcing Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Accounting / Auditing
• Industries: Retail

Location: Ipswich, England, United Kingdom