Interim Management Accountant

Marc Daniels; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Management Accountant for a growing company in Maidenhead. This role involves preparing management accounts and handling transactional finance, with an immediate start for a 3-6 month contract. The position offers a competitive day rate and a hybrid working pattern, making it ideal for finance professionals looking for flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance department with strong grasp of transactions.
• Ability to prepare management accounts.
• Strong analytical abilities to interpret financial data.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts.
• Processing invoices and payments.
• Preparing P&L by project.
• Performing and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
• Assisting with financial report preparations.

Skills

Management Accounting

Transactional Finance

Project Costing

Reconciliations

Financial Reporting

Tax Compliance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Studying for ACCA or CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage

Job description

Overview

We have a great opportunity for an Interim Management Accountant to join a growing, fast paced company based in Maidenhead. This is a broad role with an immediate start for 3-6 month contract, offering a competitive day rate and a hybrid working pattern too.

Responsibilities

• Management Accounting: Preparing monthly management accounts.
• Transactional Finance: Processing invoices, expenses, and payments. To include supplier payment forecasting.
• Project Costing: Preparing P&L by project
• Reconciliations: Performing and reconciling balance sheet accounts, intercompany reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and ledger balances.
• Financial Reporting: Assisting with the preparation of financial reports such as profit and loss accounts and variance analyses.
• Tax & Compliance: Supporting the preparation of tax returns, including VAT, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies.
• Financial & Audit Support: Liaising with internal and external auditors and providing support for year-end audit preparation.
• Financial Systems: Utilizing accounting software (e.g., Sage) and digital finance systems to manage financial data.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Actively studying for a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA. This a would like to have but not essential
• Experience: Proven experience in a finance department, with a strong grasp of transactional finance and management accounts.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and common accounting software (e.g., Sage).
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to interpret financial data and provide insights to management.
• Soft Skills: Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Professional Attributes: A methodical approach, a desire for continuous learning and development, and strong commercial awareness.

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