Interim Management Accountant

SF Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-growth organization in Derbyshire seeks an experienced Interim Management Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will lead a team, manage month-end processes, and ensure accurate financial reporting. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with strong management and numerical skills. Join a talented finance team with excellent career development opportunities. Hybrid work is available, ensuring a balance between office and home.

Benefits

Salary up to £54,000

Pension matched up to 5%

25 days + statutory holiday

Strong support structure

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant in CIMA, ACA, or ACCA.
• Experience in a large company background is advantageous.
• Self-starter with strong written and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of two Assistant Management Accountants.
• Oversee completion of month-end accounting processes.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and financial submissions.
• Act as key contact for external auditors and internal audits.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)

Numerical Literacy

Written Communication

Management Experience

Job description

Overview

Interim Management Accountant
Derbyshire
£54,000 + plus car + attractive holiday entitlement
Hybrid working (3 days in the office)

SF Recruitment are pleased to be working in exclusive partnership with a leading high growth organisation based in Derbyshire in their central finance team.

My client are the dominant player within their industry and looking to recruit a qualified Management Accountant to join their team on a 12 month fixed term contract. The role will report directly to the Financial Controller, delivering month/year end timetable, taking ownership for the business unit balance sheet and managing a small team of strong Assistant Accountants.

• Line manage two Assistant Management Accountants
• Responsibility for the completion of business unit month end, ensuring that all central processes, accounting and journals are completed on an accurate and timely basis
• Complete month end submissions to Group Finance and be the key point of contact within the business unit
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations and review those prepared by the Assistant Management Accountants
• Complete the additional year end submissions to Group Finance and Tax teams
• Manage the day to day information requests from the external auditors
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Preparation of quarterly Levy returns
• Completion of any other statutory or taxation related returns or information requests relevant to the business unit, including ONS Returns
• Provide support to the preparation of Forecast and Budget Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
• Key contact for any internal audit reviews relevant to the business unit
• Provide support to the Continuous Improvement initiatives

You'll be joining a talented, established and growing dedicated finance team boasting truly outstanding leadership and career development opportunities.

Following a period of significant growth and with plans for continued future growth this position is a key addition to the team as the result of an internal promotion.

About you

You will be a fully qualified (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) accountant ideally from large company background would be an advantage. You will be a self starter and able to hit the ground running, with strong levels of written and numerical literacy.

What\'s in it for you?

• Salary of up to £54,000
• Pension matched up to 5%
• Hybrid working (3 days p/w)
• 25 days + statutory holiday
• Excellent support structure with a strong SMT
• Investment in you and strong career development opportunities

To express interest, please submit your CV or get in touch on (phone number removed) or email to (url removed)