Management Accountant

Innovo Global Talent; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking an experienced Management Accountant for a 6-month hybrid contract in Huntingdon. This role focuses on project accounting support, including month-end close and budget forecasts. The ideal candidate will have strong project accounting experience and be proficient in FX forecasting. This opportunity offers the potential for extension and requires an accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with strong Excel skills. A chance to join a fast-paced team awaits!

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

• Provide full management accounting support, including month-end close.
• Handle project accounting across multiple live projects.
• Prepare project forecasts and budgets, offering financial insight.

Skills

Management accounting support

Project accounting

FX forecasting

Autonomous working

Strong Excel skills

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

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