Interim Management Accountant

Rutherford Briant; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and growing business in the UK is seeking an Interim Management Accountant to support their finance function during a period of change. The role involves preparing management accounts, assisting with budgeting, and providing financial analysis. Ideal candidates should have a recognised accounting qualification and experience in management accounting. This position offers flexible hybrid working and the opportunity to influence decision-making.

Benefits

Hybrid working pattern

Influence decision-making

Exposure to business transformation

Qualifications

• A recognised accounting qualification or be part-qualified.
• Proven experience in a management accounting role.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support business decisions.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Excel

Communication

Proactive approach

Education

ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Overview

Are you a Management Accountant looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced environment? Our client, a dynamic and growing business, is looking for an Interim Management Accountant to support their finance function during a period of change and increased demand. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your commercial acumen and analytical skills to a hands-on role where you can add real value from day one.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support business decisions and performance tracking
• Maintain accurate accruals, prepayments, and journal entries
• Support internal and external audit processes
• Collaborate with operational teams to understand cost drivers and identify efficiency opportunities

Requirements

• A recognised accounting qualification or be part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a management accounting role, ideally in a fast-moving or evolving business
• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems such as Sage, Oracle, SAP, or similar
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to explain financial information clearly
• A proactive and hands-on approach, with a willingness to get involved across the finance function

Benefits

• A hybrid working pattern with flexibility
• The chance to work closely with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making
• Exposure to a business undergoing transformation, with scope to add real commercial value

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.