Interim Management Accountant

IPS Finance; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an interim Management Accountant to support the Head of Finance for an initial 6-month contract. The role involves producing management accounts, supporting month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and providing clear financial analysis. Candidates should have proven experience with month-end management accounts, strong Excel skills, and the ability to interpret large volumes of financial data. This interim role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing month-end management accounts.
• A good level of Excel skills.
• Strong analytical ability with a commercial mindset.
• Experience interpreting large volumes of financial and operational data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts for individual entities within the Group.
• Deliver accurate month-end reporting to a five-day close.
• Prepare payroll reporting.
• Provide clear, insightful financial analysis and commentary.
• Investigate and explain variances.
• Build and maintain budgets and forecasts.
• Produce meaningful commentary with actionable recommendations.
• Challenge assumptions and help embed strong financial controls.

Skills

Month-end management accounts

Excel skills

Analytical ability

Financial data interpretation

Tools

XERO

Job description

Based in South Leeds this group of companies has grown to 100m t/o. They are looking for an interim management accountant to support the Head of Finance for an initial 6 month contract, the business uses XERO.

As Management Accountant, you will take ownership of producing management accounts for multiple group entities and play a key role in strengthening reporting, controls and financial insight.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, supporting month–end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts for individual entities within the Group
• Deliver accurate month–end reporting to a five–day close
• Prepare payroll reporting
• Provide clear, insightful financial analysis and commentaryInvestigate and explain variances
• Build and maintain budgets and forecasts (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow)
• Produce meaningful commentary with actionable recommendations
• Challenge assumptions and help embed strong financial controls

Essential Experience

• Proven experience producing month–end management accounts
• A good level of Excel skills
• Strong analytical ability with a commercial mindset
• Experience interpreting large volumes of financial and operational data

If you are interested in this Management Accountant opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.