Management Accountant

Broster Buchanan; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant for a fast-growing international business in Northampton. This position offers a hybrid working pattern and requires strong accounting skills. Responsibilities include month-end reporting, VAT compliance, and budget support. Ideal candidates should be ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified with at least 2 years in a similar role. This is a temporary position with potential for permanence.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to produce month-end financial reports.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to produce month-end financial reports
• High attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and strong organisational ability

Responsibilities

• Producing month-end accounts across multiple UK sites.
• Analysing departmental performance against budgets and previous years.
• Preparing VAT returns and ensuring compliance.
• Supporting the annual budget process and statutory audits
• Delivering clear, actionable cash flow reporting and analysis
• Enhancing finance processes to drive efficiency and accuracy
• Taking ownership of reconciliations, intercompany reporting, and compliance requirements

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational ability

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA Qualified Accountant

Job description

Overview

Interim Management Accountant - Immediate Start
Location: NN4, Northampton

Base pay range: Direct message the job poster from Broster Buchanan

Working pattern: Hybrid, 4 days office / 1 day working from home

Duration: Rolling contract (with potential to go permanent)

We’re seeking a talented, proactive and driven Management Accountant to join a fast-growing, international business headquartered in Northampton. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting - supporting decision-making at the highest level.

Responsibilities

• Producing month-end accounts across multiple UK sites
• Analysing departmental performance against budgets and previous years
• Preparing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with tax authorities across various regions
• Supporting the annual budget process and statutory audits
• Delivering clear, actionable cash flow reporting and analysis
• Enhancing finance processes to drive efficiency and accuracy
• Taking ownership of reconciliations, intercompany reporting, and compliance requirements

Qualifications

• ACCA / CIMA / ACA Qualified Accountant
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to produce month-end financial reports
• High attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and strong organisational ability

Ideal candidate

You’re proactive, hard-working and resilient to change – You are ready to take on challenges and make an impact. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment, bringing a positive energy and a solutions-focused approach to the finance team.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage; Technology, Information and Media