Hybrid Interim Management Accountant Budgeting & Forecasting

Michael Page; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a long-term interim Management Accountant in Manchester to ensure the smooth operation of the organisation's accounting and finance processes.

You will produce accruals, support budgeting and forecasting, perform variance analysis, and collaborate with departments to provide financial insights while supporting month-end and year-end closes in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Part qualified accountant with strong Management Accounting experience.
• Proficient in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Excellent Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Produce and post 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 data integrity.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights.
• Assist with internal and external audits.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Attention to detail

Hybrid work ready

Availability to start quickly

Education

Part-qualified accountant

Tools

Excel (PivotTables & VLOOKUPs)

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a long-term interim Management Accountant in Manchester to ensure the smooth operation of the organisation's accounting and finance processes.

You will produce accruals, support budgeting and forecasting, perform variance analysis, and collaborate with departments to provide financial insights while supporting month-end and year-end closes in a hybrid work environment.