Interim Management Accountant

IPS Finance; Farnley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency in the UK is looking for an interim Management Accountant to manage accounts for multiple group entities and enhance financial insights. You will prepare monthly management accounts, support month-end reporting, and conduct budgeting and forecasting. Essential experience includes managing accounts, strong Excel skills, and the ability to analyze large data volumes. This role is for an initial 6-month contract with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing month-end management accounts.
• Strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset.
• Good level of Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts for individual entities.
• Deliver accurate month-end reporting.
• Provide clear financial analysis and commentary.
• Build and maintain budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Proven experience producing month-end management accounts

Good level of Excel skills

Strong analytical ability

Experience interpreting large volumes of financial data

Job description

Based in South Leeds this group of companies has grown to 100m t/o. They are looking for an interim management accountant to support the Head of Finance for an initial 6 month contract, the business uses XERO.

As Management Accountant, you will take ownership of producing management accounts for multiple group entities and play a key role in strengthening reporting, controls and financial insight.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, supporting month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts for individual entities within the Group
• Deliver accurate month-end reporting to a five-day close
• Prepare payroll reporting
• Provide clear, insightful financial analysis and commentary
• Investigate and explain variances
• Build and maintain budgets and forecasts (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow)
• Produce meaningful commentary with actionable recommendations
• Challenge assumptions and help embed strong financial controls

Essential Experience

• Proven experience producing month-end management accounts
• A good level of Excel skills
• Strong analytical ability with a commercial mindset
• Experience interpreting large volumes of financial and operational data

If you are interested in this Management Accountant opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.

IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.