Interim Management Accountant

EG Group; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

Career progression

Cycle to Work scheme

Car Scheme

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Generous annual leave

Annual leave buy back

Job summary

EG Group is hiring an Interim Management Accountant for the Cumberland Farms finance team on a 3‑month fixed-term contract. You will deliver timely management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and insightful financial analysis, partnering with finance and operational stakeholders.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support month‑end, budgeting and forecasting, and assist with audits and ad‑hoc projects as required.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).
• Experience in a Management Accounting or Assistant Management Accounting role.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts, journals and balance sheet reconciliations within deadlines.
• Lead or support month-end processes and ensure reporting aligns with Group requirements.
• Support variance and trend analysis to inform financial performance across sites.
• Collaborate with operational and commercial teams for budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage balance sheet controls, fixed asset accounting and identify financial risks.
• Assist with quarterly reporting, statutory audits and ad-hoc finance projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes and reporting.

Skills

Excel

Management accounting

Month-end processes

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA part-qualified

Job description

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Role: Interim Management Accountant

Location: Horwich, BL6 6JW

Contract:Full-Time Hours / Fixed Term – 3 months

Salary: Up to £47,000

Company: EG Group

About the Role:

Cumberland Farms are looking for an Interim Management Accountant to join the Finance team at EG Group on a 3 month contract. In this role, you will support the delivery of accurate and timely management accounts, financial reporting, and performance analysis across the business, while working closely with both Finance and operational stakeholders.

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in month-end processes, balance sheet control, budgeting, and financial analysis, helping to support decision‑making and drive business performance. This role is well suited to a part‑qualified accountant who is looking to develop their experience within a fast‑paced, commercially focused environment with exposure to senior stakeholders and operational finance activities.

Why Join Cumberland Farms?

• Discretionary performance‑based bonus scheme
• Grow your career – gain accredited qualifications, apprenticeships, and progression opportunities within a global organisation
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week from home (dependent on role and business needs)
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Cycle to Work and Car Scheme available
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Annual leave buy back scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days
• Discounted gym membership – stay healthy and save on fitness costs
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Wellbeing facilities – space to relax and recharge
• Free secure on‑site parking
• Dress Down Fridays
• Free VDU eye test

What you’ll be doing:

• Producing accurate monthly management accounts, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations within agreed deadlines.
• Leading or supporting month‑end processes, ensuring reporting is accurate, complete, and aligned with Group requirements.
• Supporting variance and trend analysis, providing insights into financial performance across sites and cost centres.
• Working closely with operational and commercial teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and business decision‑making.
• Managing balance sheet controls, fixed asset accounting, and ensuring financial risks are appropriately identified and managed.
• Assisting with quarterly reporting, statutory audits, and ad‑hoc finance projects where required.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of finance processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.

What we’re looking for:

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).
• Previous experience in a Management Accounting or Assistant Management Accounting role.
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
• Good understanding of month‑end processes, journals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to work closely with operational stakeholders and support decision‑making.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to continue developing within a finance career.

Who is Cumberland Farms?

Cumberland Farms has a proud heritage dating back to 1939 and today is part of a global retail organization serving customers and communities across multiple markets including the U.S., U.K., Germany and Benelux. With operations spanning convenience retail, foodservice, fuel, and other retail formats, our business is supported by a broad network of stores, sites, distribution operations, and support teams.

As our global organization transitions under the Cumberland Farms brand, our businesses, including those historically operating as EG Group, are coming together with shared values, capabilities, and a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and colleagues.

Together, we are building on the strength and heritage of our businesses while creating a more connected global organization with a clear strategic direction and a continued focus on supporting our customers, colleagues, and communities across all the markets we serve.

Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.

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