Management Accountant

Innovo Global Talent; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Management Accountant for a 6-month hybrid contract in Huntingdon. The role involves full management accounting support, project accounting, and producing management reports for stakeholders. Candidates should have proven experience in project-based environments, strong Excel skills, and relevant qualifications. This opportunity offers a fast-paced work environment with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant in a project-based environment.
• Strong project accounting background including WIP and revenue recognition.
• Demonstrable experience with FX forecasting and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Full management accounting support including month-end close.
• Project accounting across multiple live projects with cost tracking.
• Preparation and ownership of project forecasts and budgets.
• Supporting cash flow forecasting and financial planning.

Skills

Project accounting

Management accounting

FX forecasting

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)

Job description

Contract: 6 months
Location: Huntingdon (hybrid)
Day Rate / Salary: (Apply online only) PD
Start Date: 5th January

We are currently seeking an experienced Management Accountant for a 6–month contract to support an engineering business's finance function with a focus on project accounting.

This role will suit a commercially minded accountant who is confident working in a project–driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Full management accounting support including month–end close, journals, accruals and prepayments

• Project accounting across multiple live projects, including cost tracking, WIP, revenue recognition and margin analysis
• Preparation and ownership of project forecasts and budgets
• FX forecasting and analysis, including monitoring currency exposure and variance analysis
• Supporting cash flow forecasting and financial planning
• Producing management reports and providing financial insight to senior stakeholders and project managers
• Ad–hoc analysis to support commercial decision–making

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant in a project–based environment
• Strong project accounting background (WIP, revenue recognition, project cost control)
• Demonstrable experience with FX forecasting, currency exposure and variance analysis
• Part–qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) preferred
• Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems highly desirable
• Able to work autonomously and hit the ground running in a contract role

Desirable

• Experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing or other project–led sectors
• Previous contract experience
• Immediate or short–notice availability

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast–paced organisation on an initial 6–month contract, with the potential to extend.

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Josh Wilkinson