Interim Management Accountant: Strategic Finance Partner

Airedale Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Cash plan

Retail rewards

Life assurance

Study support

23 days annual leave

Job summary

The Airedale Group is seeking an experienced Interim Management / Financial Accountant to lead financial accounting and reporting for the Airedale Service business unit. You will own the month‑end close, manage P&L and balance sheet, and provide insightful commentary to support decision-making across the business.

Based in the UK, the role involves collaboration with the Finance Business Partner and other stakeholders, with opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting background is essential.
• Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA).
• Proven experience in financial accounting and reporting roles.
• Experience with month-end processes and close activities.
• Experience with ERP systems; Sage Intacct is desirable.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Comfortable working in an interim environment and independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial accounting and reporting for the Airedale Service business unit.
• Manage month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Produce management accounts and financial reports on a timely basis.
• Own P&L and balance sheet accuracy and integrity.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary on financial performance.
• Collaborate with the Finance Business Partner and stakeholders to support decision-making.
• Oversee invoicing and billing processes with operating business.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and internal controls.
• Support project accounting, cost tracking and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies.

Skills

Technical accounting

Professional qualification

Financial accounting

Month-end close

ERP systems

System implementations

Excel

Communication

Independent working

Travel readiness

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

The Airedale Group is seeking an experienced Interim Management / Financial Accountant to lead financial accounting and reporting for the Airedale Service business unit. You will own the month‑end close, manage P&L and balance sheet, and provide insightful commentary to support decision-making across the business.

Based in the UK, the role involves collaboration with the Finance Business Partner and other stakeholders, with opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting.