Interim Management Accountant

Reed; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business in the area is seeking an interim Management Accountant to support the Finance Director with day-to-day operations of their finance department. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a varied workload. Key responsibilities include month-end reconciliations, handling multicurrency transactions, and supporting financial audits. This is an office-based position in Chelmsford.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize and manage a varied workload.
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the process of monthly group management accounts.
• Month-end reconciliations of all bank accounts.
• Prepare weekly supplier payment reports.
• Handle multicurrency transactions and inter-company invoicing.
• Support the financial audit and preparation of statutory accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Part/fully qualified or qualified by experience

Job description

Reed Finance are pleased to be partnering with a leading business in the area who are seeking an interim Management Accountant to support the Finance Director with all aspects of the day-to-day operations of their finance department.

This role is crucial for supporting growth objectives and requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills.

Please note this is an office-based position and is not reachable by public transport.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Assist in the process of monthly group management accounts.
• Month-end reconciliations of all bank accounts, including multicurrency accounts and invoice credit facilities.
• Daily checking of sales/purchase invoice allocation, investigating and resolving any discrepancies to ensure all product costings are correct.
• Prepare weekly supplier payment reports
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Handle multicurrency transactions and inter-company invoicing
• Assist with month-end deferred revenue, accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset register process, maintaining up-to-date schedules.
• Take ownership of quarterly VAT returns.
• Support the financial audit and preparation of statutory accounts.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Part/fully qualified or qualified by experience
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills.
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

If you are an immediately available Management Accountant interested in a new interim assignment, please apply now for more information.