Interim Management Accountant

Michael Page Finance; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 53,726,000 - 67,158,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Finance in Manchester is seeking a long-term interim Management Accountant to support accounting and finance processes. You will produce and post monthly accruals and prepayments, assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, and support month-end and year-end closes.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate (£20-£25 PAYE), a hybrid working pattern, and the opportunity to add significant value across the finance function on a long-term basis.

Qualifications

• Part qualified accountant with strong Management Accounting experience.
• Strong Excel skills including Pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• 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 on short notice period.

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

Excel

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Attention to detail

Hybrid work

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.