Interim Management Accountant

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Management Accountant for an interim role in London. This six-month fixed-term contract focuses on a niche budget area with significant annual spend, requiring expertise in management accounts and complex reconciliations. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with finance leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective budgeting processes. This role is ideal for those looking to enhance their skills in a challenging environment and aims to pave the way towards a Finance Business Partner position. If you thrive in dynamic settings and are ready to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering management accounts in complex, high-value budget areas.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of the month-end process and prepare management accounts.
• Complete budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Handle complex reconciliations.

Skills

Management Accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Reconciliation

Education

Part Qualification in Accountancy

Job description

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Are you an experienced Management Accountant looking for an interim opportunity in a large and complex organisation? Do you have experience handling complex budgets and dealing with high volumes of fast-moving data? Do you want to be in a progressive organisation and environment?

My client is seeking an interim Management Accountant on a six-month fixed term contract to focus on a particular niche budget area with an annual spend exceeding £m. This area is highly scrutinised and in the public eye, presenting unique challenges and opportunities for the successful candidate.

In this role, you will work closely with a Finance Manager and Senior Accountant to ensure the smooth running of the month-end process, including the preparation of management accounts. The key responsibilities are to:

• Ensure the smooth running of the month-end process and prepare management accounts.
• Complete budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Handle complex reconciliations.
• Monitor fluctuating figures and last-minute variances.
• Provide clear and accurate financial information to senior leadership.

This is an area where deep scrutiny is expected and required and the customer service delivery to internal finance and external stakeholders is absolutely critical, meaning this is an excellent role for someone looking to develop towards a Finance Business Partner role.

To be considered, please meet these criteria:

• Experience in delivering management accounts in complex, high-value budget areas.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• A minimum of a part qualification in accountancy.

This role will be based in the London office twice per week. If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, apply now!