Hybrid Interim Assistant Management Accountant Forecasting

Michael Page; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Interim Assistant Management Accountant based in Greater Manchester, offering a hybrid working pattern.

You will produce monthly accruals and prepayments, support budgeting and forecasting, perform variance analysis and assist with month-end and year-end closing, audits, and cross‑department insights.

The successful candidate will be part-qualified with strong Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP), keen attention to detail, and available to start at short notice.

Qualifications

• Part qualified with strong management accounting experience.
• Strong Excel skills including Pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Hybrid work setup and immediate availability.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly accruals and prepayments.
• Support annual budget process and monthly/quarterly forecast preparation.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain the integrity of financial data.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights.
• Assist with internal and external audit.

Skills

Management accounting

Excel Pivot/VLOOKUP

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Attention to detail

Hybrid work

Education

Part qualified accountant

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an Interim Assistant Management Accountant based in Greater Manchester, offering a hybrid working pattern.

You will produce monthly accruals and prepayments, support budgeting and forecasting, perform variance analysis and assist with month-end and year-end closing, audits, and cross‑department insights.

The successful candidate will be part-qualified with strong Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP), keen attention to detail, and available to start at short notice.