Interim Management Accountant

Rutherford Briant; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organisation near Chelmsford is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to enhance accurate reporting and financial control. This role involves producing monthly accounts, supporting financial processes, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a strong background in management accounting, technical accounting skills, and proficiency in Excel. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, hybrid working, and clear career progression in a supportive finance team.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Management Accountant or similar role.
• Strong understanding of management accounting and month-end processes.
• Good technical accounting knowledge with exposure to balance sheet control.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Support month-end close processes, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and cashflow reporting.

Skills

Management accounting

Excel

Financial analysis

Communication with non-finance stakeholders

Attention to detail

Education

Part-qualified, fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), or qualified by experience

Job description

At Rutherford Briant, we’re supporting a well-established organisation on the outskirts of Chelmsford, recognised for its collaborative culture and continued investment in its finance team. They are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to play a key role in delivering accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and strong financial control to support business decision-making.

As a Management Accountant, you will:

• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
• Support month-end close processes, including balance sheet reconciliations and journals
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and cashflow reporting, providing meaningful financial insight
• Maintain and improve financial controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal processes
• Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to support performance and profitability
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for senior management
• Support audit processes and liaise with external advisors as required

As a Management Accountant, you will need:

• Proven experience in a Management Accountant or similar role
• Strong understanding of management accounting and month-end processes
• Good technical accounting knowledge with exposure to balance sheet control
• Strong Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present financial data clearly
• Confident communication skills, comfortable working with non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with strong attention to detail
• Part‑qualified, fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), or qualified by experience

As a Management Accountant, you will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to develop commercially
• A supportive, collaborative finance team
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.