Interim Management Accountant

In2 Consult; Southmoor; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

In2 Consult is seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant for Didcot, Oxfordshire, on a hybrid basis for a 3-6 month assignment. You will lead month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and forecasting while providing support to the wider finance team.

The ideal candidate is fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), highly proficient in Excel, and capable of working independently with strong attention to detail and pace in a busy SME environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Proven experience producing month-end management accounts.
• Strong balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and journals.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis.
• Immediate availability or short notice.

Responsibilities

• Support the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and post accruals, prepayments and journals
• Assist with month-end close and associated reporting activities
• Undertake variance analysis, investigating and explaining key movements
• Support the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts
• Assist with cash flow and wider financial analysis where required
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support the Finance Manager / wider leadership team
• Identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial information
• Provide general support across the finance function during a period of increased workload

Skills

Month-end reporting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Budgeting & forecasting

Advanced Excel

Independent worker

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Interim Management Accountant- Didcot, Oxfordshire (Hybrid)- Day Rate DOE- 3-6 Months

About the Role

We are supporting a growing SME client based in Didcot, Oxfordshire, who are looking to appoint an experienced Interim Management Accountant on an initial 3-6 month contract.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on, qualified accountant to join the finance function during a particularly busy period. You will provide additional support across the wider finance team, with a particular focus on month-end management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, able to hit the ground running and have strong experience operating within a fast-paced finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and post accruals, prepayments and journals
• Assist with month-end close and associated reporting activities
• Undertake variance analysis, investigating and explaining key movements
• Support the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts
• Assist with cash flow and wider financial analysis where required
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support the Finance Manager / wider leadership team
• Identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial information
• Provide general support across the finance function during a period of increased workload

About You

We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant who can quickly integrate into an existing finance team and add value from day one.

Essential

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Strong, proven experience producing month-end management accounts
• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and journals
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate and analyse large datasets
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of financial accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Immediately available or available at short notice

Desirable

• Previous experience within an SME or growing business
• Experience working in an interim / contract capacity
• Experience supporting process improvements within a finance function
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders

Interim Management Accountant- Didcot, Oxfordshire (Hybrid)- Day Rate DOE- 3-6 Months