Interim Accounts Manager

IPS Finance; Rastrick; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in the UK seeks an Accounts Manager to assist the Financial Controller. Responsibilities include producing management accounts, managing cashflow, and overseeing junior staff. The ideal candidate will have expertise in management accounting, experience with Xero, and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary of £35,000 - £40,000 and a flexible work pattern with 4 days on site and 1 day remote.

Qualifications

• Experience in management and financial accounting.
• Proven ability to produce management accounts.
• Hands-on experience with transactional finance.

Responsibilities

• Produce draft management accounts for small entity.
• Prepare cashflow forecasts and monitor daily movements.
• Oversee bookkeeping and reconciliations.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial accounting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Xero accounting software

Education

AAT qualified

ACCA/CIMA part-qualified

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

PE-backed business in the professional services sector is looking to appoint an Accounts Manager to support the Financial Controller with day-to-day accounting, reporting, and cashflow management.

This is a hands-on finance role covering all aspects of month-end reporting, transactional finance, and management accounting. You'll be responsible for producing draft management accounts, managing cashflow, and providing ad hoc reporting and analysis. You'll also oversee the work of two junior team members, ensuring accuracy across bookkeeping and transactional processing.

Responsibilities

• Produce draft management accounts for one small entity
• Prepare cashflow forecasts and monitor daily movements
• Post journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Provide ad hoc reporting and financial analysis as needed
• Oversee bookkeeping, purchase and sales ledger, and bank reconciliations
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and insurers on finance queries
• Support and review the work of two junior finance team members
• Maintain accurate records within Xero

About you

• Grounding in management and financial accounting
• Experience producing management accounts
• Hands-on with transactional finance and reconciliations
• Experience using Xero (or similar accounting system)
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, SME-style environment
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• AAT qualified or qualified by experience (ACCA/CIMA part-qualified also considered)
• Available to start at short notice

Package & working pattern

£35,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)

4 days on site in Huddersfield, 1 day working from home (Friday)

6-month temporary contract, with potential to extend

Immediate start available