Interim Management Accountant

Chase and Holland; Scunthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday+ BH

Hybrid and flexible working options

Study Support Package

Up to 9.5% Pension Contributions

Opportunity to work within an well‑est

Job summary

Chase and Holland is seeking an Interim Management Accountant for Scunthorpe on a 3‑month fixed term basis. The role involves producing monthly management accounts across multiple entities and providing financial insight to support commercial performance.

You will work closely with the Commercial Accountant, handling journals, balance sheet reconciliations, forecasting and budgeting processes, with a hands‑on approach in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience producing full monthly management accounts.
• Strong knowledge of journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines in a busy environment.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to build relationships across finance and operational teams.
• Good systems knowledge and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash movement reporting.
• Prepare journals including payroll, accruals, prepayments, stock, WIP and provisions.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.
• Produce project and contract profitability reporting.
• Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Analyze financial data to provide commercial insight.
• Work with operational teams to allocate income and costs accurately.
• Support year-end processes and respond to audit requests.
• Assist with process improvements and finance system enhancements.
• Support wider finance activities including intercompany reconciliations and debtors.

Skills

Monthly management accounts

P&L reporting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Forecasting

Budgeting

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Interim Management Accountant - Scunthorpe - £40,028

Are you an experienced Management Accountant and looking for your next exciting opportunity?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, purpose‑led organisation that delivers services across the region through a group of specialist commercial businesses. They are seeking a confident Management Accountant to work alongside the Commercial Accountant on a 3 month fixed‑term basis to provide a comprehensive finance service to the commercial business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative finance team where you'll play a key role in supporting commercial operations and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting.

What's on Offer?

• 30 days holiday+ BH
• Fantastic hybrid and flexible working options
• Study Support Package
• Up to 9.5% Pension Contributions
• Opportunity to work within with an established and respected organisation
• Varied role offering exposure across multiple commercial entities

The Role:

Working closely with the Commercial Accountant, you'll take responsibility for producing monthly management accounts across multiple trading entities, providing financial insight and supporting business performance. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, managing competing priorities and partnering with operational teams.

• Preparing accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash movement reporting
• Producing journals including payroll, accruals, prepayments, stock, work in progress and provisions
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls
• Producing project and contract profitability reporting
• Supporting monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes
• Analysing financial data to provide meaningful commercial insight
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure accurate allocation of income and costs
• Supporting year-end processes and responding to audit requests
• Assisting with process improvements and finance system enhancements
• Supporting wider finance activities, including statutory payments, intercompany reconciliations and debtor management where required

About You:

• Experience producing full monthly management accounts
• Strong knowledge of journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines in a busy environment
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to build relationships across finance and operational teams
• Good systems knowledge and strong Excel skills