Interim Management Accountant

Marc Daniels; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial management firm is seeking an Interim Management Accountant to join their team in Maidenhead. The role involves preparing management accounts, processing financial transactions, and supporting audits. Applicants should have some experience in finance and strong analytical skills. This is a hybrid position with a competitive day rate, suitable for those seeking an immediate start.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance department.
• Strong grasp of transactional finance and management accounts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Process invoices, expenses, and supplier payments.
• Prepare P&L by project.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Actively studying for ACCA or CIMA

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We have a great opportunity for an Interim Management Accountant to join a growing, fast paced company based in Maidenhead. This is a broad role with an immediate start for a 3-6 month contract, offering a competitive day rate and a hybrid working pattern.

Responsibilities

• Management Accounting: Preparing monthly management accounts.
• Transactional Finance: Processing invoices, expenses, and payments. To include supplier payment forecasting.
• Project Costing: Preparing P&L by project
• Reconciliations: Performing and reconciling balance sheet accounts, intercompany reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and ledger balances.
• Financial Reporting: Assisting with the preparation of financial reports such as profit and loss accounts and variance analyses.
• Tax & Compliance: Supporting the preparation of tax returns, including VAT, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies.
• Financial & Audit Support: Liaising with internal and external auditors and providing support for year-end audit preparation.
• Financial Systems: Utilizing accounting software (e.g., Sage) and digital finance systems to manage financial data.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Actively studying for a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA. This a would like to have but not essential
• Experience: Proven experience in a finance department, with a strong grasp of transactional finance and management accounts.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and common accounting software (e.g., Sage).
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to interpret financial data and provide insights to management.
• Soft Skills: Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Professional Attributes: A methodical approach, a desire for continuous learning and development, and strong commercial awareness.

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