Interim Senior Accountant

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited in Birmingham is seeking an Interim Senior Accountant to oversee key financial processes within the industrial and manufacturing sector. You will manage monthly management accounts, lead month-end close, and support budgeting and cash flow management.

You will analyze costs, margins, stock movements, and operational performance, partner with production teams to provide financial insight, assist with audits, and drive process improvements while

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing sectors is desirable.
• Proven track record in month-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel and ERP system experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure timely delivery.
• Lead month-end close and year-end close processes.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Analyse costs, margins, stock movements and operational performance.
• Partner with production teams to provide financial insight and challenge.
• Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Drive process improvements across finance and wider business operations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and internal policies.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Cost accounting

Manufacturing reporting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

This Interim Senior Accountant role in the industrial and manufacturing sector involves overseeing key financial processes to ensure smooth operations and compliance. You'll play a pivotal role in managing financial reporting, budgeting, and supporting strategic decision-making.

Client Details

A company operating in the industrial and manufacturing sector based in Birmingham.

Description

• Prepare monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities.
• Analyse manufacturing costs, margins, stock movements, and operational performance.
• Partner with operational and production teams to provide financial insight and challenge.
• Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors where required.
• Support process improvement initiatives across finance and wider business operations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and internal policies.

Profile

• Experience in the industrial or manufacturing sector is desirable.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven Senior Accountant, Financial Accountant, or Management Accountant role.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, stock accounting, and manufacturing reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
• Ability to quickly understand business operations and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator capable of working effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.

Job Offer

• Daily rate of £428 to £523, dependent on the level of experience.
• Opportunity to join a reputable manufacturing business during an exciting period of development.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and key business initiatives.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Potential for contract extension depending on business requirements.