Interim Senior Management Accountant – Bournemouth

Michael Page; Fareham; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Interim Senior Management Accountant based in Bournemouth to manage monthly management accounts and provide insightful financial analysis to support decision-making. The role bridges the finance function during a short-term period.

You will prepare and analyse management accounts, assist budgeting and forecasting, and collaborate with departments to drive efficiencies while ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.

Qualifications

• Recognised accounting/finance qualification.
• Experience in management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong financial analysis and budgeting skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with detailed insights.
• Collaborate with departments to drive efficiencies.
• Prepare financial reports for senior management.
• Monitor cash flow to support operations.
• Conduct variance analysis and recommend actions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis for decision‑making.

Skills

Technical accounting

Attention to detail

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Independent worker

Stakeholder communication

Life sciences knowledge

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification

Tools

Budgeting tools

Financial analysis tools

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an Interim Senior Management Accountant based in Bournemouth to manage monthly management accounts and provide insightful financial analysis to support decision-making. The role bridges the finance function during a short-term period.

You will prepare and analyse management accounts, assist budgeting and forecasting, and collaborate with departments to drive efficiencies while ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.