Interim Management Accountant

Michael Page Finance; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is recruiting for a new long-term interim Management Accountant in the Manchester area. You’ll oversee monthly accruals/prepayments, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, with collaborative support across departments and audits. The position is hybrid and suitable for an immediately available candidate.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strong Excel skills, and proactive problem solving within a reputable organisation in the Manchester region.

Qualifications

• Part qualified with strong management accounting experience.
• Strong Excel skills incl. Pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Attention to detail and proactive problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setup.
• Immediately available or short-notice availability.

Responsibilities

• Producing and posting monthly accruals and prepayments.
• Support with annual budget process and monthly/quarterly forecast preparation.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain the integrity of financial data.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights.
• Assist with internal and external audit.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Excel (Pivot)

Education

Part qualified accountant

Tools

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Job description

New long term interim Management Accountant role in Manchester. You'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of the organisation's accounting and finance processes.

Client Details

Reputable organisation based in the Manchester area.

Description

• Producing and posting monthly accrual and prepayments.
• Support with annual budget process and monthly/quarterly forecast preparation.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain the integrity of financial data.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights.
• Assist with internal and external audit.

Profile

A successful Interim Management Accountant should have:

• Part qualified accountant with strong Management Accounting experience.
• Strong excel skills (including the use of Pivot tables and V-LOOK UPS).
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setup.
• Immediately available or able to start their next assignment on a short notice period.

Job Offer

• A competitive hourly rate of £20 - £25 per hour (PAYE), dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement for flexibility.
• Long term temporary role offering valuable experience.