Interim Management Accountant

Morgan Law; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government consulting firm in Greater London is looking for an Interim Management Accountant to oversee management accounting functions for property maintenance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong management accounting experience and skills in business partnering, particularly within housing associations. The role offers a contract of 9-12 months at competitive daily rates and requires 1-2 days a week on-site work.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong experience in Management Accounting and Business Partnering.
• Solid understanding of assets and maintenance-related financials.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management accounting function for the property maintenance service.
• Produce monthly management accounts with meaningful analysis.
• Drive continuous improvements in financial processes and reporting.

Skills

Management Accounting

Business Partnering

Collaboration with stakeholders

Financial process improvement

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Finance systems expertise

Job description

Interim Management Accountant

Local Government – Housing Association

• 9-12 contract
• £400-450 per day
• 1-2 days a week on site

Morgan Law is seeking an Interim Management Accountant for a subsidiary company of a local authority.

Accountabilities

• Lead the management accounting function for the property maintenance service, partnering closely with operational teams to provide financial insight, support decision-making, and strengthen financial accountability.
• Produce monthly management accounts with clear, meaningful analysis, oversee budgeting and forecasting cycles, and monitor labour cost performance.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of key balance sheet items, ensuring timely and compliant regulatory returns, including subcontractor payments.
• Drive continuous improvements in financial processes and reporting, acting as a finance systems specialist to enhance data quality and maximise business value.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified accountant with strong experience in Management Accounting and Business Partnering, ideally within Repairs in a Housing Association environment.
• Solid understanding of assets and maintenance-related financials.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong systems expertise with a track record of leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Campaign Timeline

This is an urgent post and is open until filled.

Equality & Diversity Statement

Morgan Law shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidate/temporary worker is submitted for a vacancy or assignment, or in any terms of employment or terms of engagement for temporary workers. Morgan Law will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with the candidate’s merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy.