Interim Management Accountant

Michael Page Finance; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking an Interim Management Accountant in Eastbourne to drive day-to-day financial work and provide clear reporting to support business decisions. This temporary role includes hybrid working within the Accounting & Finance team.

The ideal candidate has solid experience in management accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and month-end processes, with strong communication skills to explain financial information clearly.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong accounting knowledge and confidence with financial data.
• Experience completing reconciliations and investigating variances.
• Ability to support budgeting and forecasting activity.
• Confidence managing month-end tasks and meeting reporting deadlines.
• Clear communication when explaining financial information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate management accounts to give a clear view of financial performance.
• Maintain accounting records and complete regular reconciliations.
• Review financial data, investigate variances and explain key movements.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with reliable information.
• Produce timely reports for the Accounting & Finance team.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Budgeting & forecasting

Month-end close

Communication

Job description

As an Interim Management Accountant in Eastbourne, you will manage day-to-day accounting work and provide clear financial information that helps the Business Services organisation run smoothly. This temporary role sits within Accounting & Finance and offers hybrid working.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Business Services sector in Eastbourne.

Description

• Prepare accurate management accounts to give the business a clear view of financial performance.
• Maintain accounting records and complete regular financial reconciliations.
• Review financial data, investigate variances and provide clear explanations for key movements.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activity with reliable financial information.
• Produce timely reports for colleagues across the Accounting & Finance department.
• Manage month-end accounting tasks and keep reporting deadlines on track.
• Work with internal teams to gather information and resolve accounting queries.
• Improve the accuracy and consistency of financial reporting through careful review of data.

Profile

A successful 'Interim Management Accountant' should have:

• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong accounting knowledge and confidence working with financial data.
• Experience completing reconciliations and investigating variances.
• Ability to support budgeting and forecasting activity.
• Confidence managing month-end tasks and working to reporting deadlines.
• Clear communication skills when explaining financial information.

Job Offer

• Temporary Interim Management Accountant position in Eastbourne.
• Hourly pay of £24 to £26, dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.