Interim management accountant

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Huddersfield seeks an experienced Interim Management Accountant. The role requires expertise in management accounts, budgeting, and financial forecasting. Key responsibilities include preparing management accounts and collaborating with operational teams to enhance financial reporting. This position offers a competitive salary and operates on a hybrid working model, requiring on-site presence at least three days per week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant, ideally within manufacturing.
• Strong background in month-end closure, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts.
• Monitor and manage budgets, identifying variances.
• Create and maintain financial forecasts.

Skills

Management accounts expertise

Budget management

Financial forecasting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptability under pressure

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified accountant or QBE

Job description

We are delighted to partner with a well-established manufacturing company based in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, to find a talented Interim Management Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with expertise in management accounts, budgets, and forecasts to contribute to a dynamic and fast‑paced environment. The company prides itself on its commitment to excellence, innovation, and a supportive team culture. As an integral part of their financial team, you will play a key role in ensuring robust financial management.

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, providing the narrative & key insights for the senior leadership team.
• Monitor and manage budgets, ensuring adherence and identifying variances
• Create and maintain financial forecasts to support strategic decision‑making
• Collaborate with operational teams to improve financial processes and reporting
• Support in the preparation of statutory and management reports

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant, ideally within the manufacturing or FMCG sector
• Strong background in month end closure, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing accounting processes and controls
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills with the ability to explain financial data clearly
• Ideally Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) but QBE also considered.
• Proactive, adaptable, and capable of working efficiently under pressure

This interim management accountant role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team environment in a company that values its employees. In return you will receive a competitive rate/salary. The company operates a hybrid working model and requires staff to be on site a minimum of 3 days per week.

If you believe you have the right expertise and are ready for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch today to discuss this fantastic opportunity to join a reputable company as their next interim Management Accountant in Huddersfield.