Interim Management Accountant

Marks Sattin; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing business in the premium food and beverage sector is seeking a Management Accountant for its London finance team. This hands-on role includes preparing management accounts, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring accurate cash records. The ideal candidate will have strong reconciliation and analytical skills along with relevant qualifications, thriving in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing management accounts and supporting month-end processes.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and support the month-end close process.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and manage the fixed asset register.
• Assist with quarterly VAT returns and perform stock reconciliations.

Skills

Reconciliation skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial reporting

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

This range is provided by Marks Sattin. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Job Title: Management Accountant

Location: London

Employment Type: FTC - 6 Months (Temp to Perm)

Overview:

A fast-growing business in the premium food and beverage sector is looking for a Management Accountant to join its London-based finance team. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is confident managing core accounting processes and supporting financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts and support the month-end close process
• Post daily bank transactions and maintain accurate cash records
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and manage the fixed asset register
• Assist with quarterly VAT returns and HMRC duty filings
• Perform stock reconciliations and support inventory accounting
• Manage employee expenses and corporate card transactions
• Assist with payroll postings and monthly payroll reporting
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience preparing management accounts and supporting month-end processes
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with accounting systems (Sage 200 experience is a plus)
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Retail

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