Interim Management Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Interim Management Accountant to support their finance function during a transformative period. In this role, you will prepare management accounts and assist with budgeting while collaborating with operational teams to drive efficiency. This opportunity allows you to influence decision-making and bring your analytical skills to a dynamic environment, offering a hybrid working pattern.

Benefits

Hybrid working pattern with flexibility

Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders

Exposure to transformative business initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management accounting role.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical Skills

Commercial Acumen

Attention to Detail

Excel Skills

Education

Recognised Accounting Qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Sage

Oracle

SAP

Job description

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: As a Management Accountant, you will…

• 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: As a Management Accountant, you will need…

• 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: As a Management Accountant, you will get…

• 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
  
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