Management Accountant

Michael Page; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an Interim Management Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Preston, United Kingdom. You will work closely with the Accounting & Finance team to deliver accurate monthly management accounts and reliable financial reporting.

You will support budgeting and forecasting, review variances, and present financial data in a clear, actionable way while maintaining strict accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing management accounts and delivering clear financial reporting.
• Strong accounting knowledge and the ability to maintain accurate financial records.
• Confidence reviewing financial data, reconciling balances and investigating variances.
• Experience supporting budget and forecast preparation.
• Ability to present financial information in a clear and practical way.
• Good attention to detail when working with financial information and reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure figures are accurate, complete and ready for review.
• Maintain accounting records and reconcile key balances to support reliable financial reporting.
• Review financial data, investigate variances and provide clear explanations for changes in performance.
• Produce regular reports for the Accounting & Finance department, helping colleagues understand current results.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activity by providing accurate financial information and analysis.
• Work with internal teams to gather financial data and resolve queries in a timely manner.
• Improve the clarity and consistency of management information through well-organised reporting processes.
• Complete interim accounting tasks to agreed deadlines, ensuring continuity during the fixed-term contract.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Data reconciliation

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting qualification (preferred)

Job description

As an Interim Management Accountant, you will manage day-to-day accounting work and help keep financial information clear and up to date. You will work closely with the Accounting & Finance team to provide accurate reporting that supports informed business decisions.

Client Details

A market leading organisation listed on the London Stock Exchange. This business has a strong reputation in its sector and across the nation. You will be part of a successful and well established finance team.

Description

• Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure figures are accurate, complete and ready for review.
• Maintain accounting records and reconcile key balances to support reliable financial reporting.
• Review financial data, investigate variances and provide clear explanations for changes in performance.
• Produce regular reports for the Accounting & Finance department, helping colleagues understand current results.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activity by providing accurate financial information and analysis.
• Work with internal teams to gather financial data and resolve queries in a timely manner.
• Improve the clarity and consistency of management information through well-organised reporting processes.
• Complete interim accounting tasks to agreed deadlines, ensuring continuity during the fixed-term contract.

Profile

A successful Interim Management Accountant should have:

• Experience preparing management accounts and delivering clear financial reporting.
• Strong accounting knowledge and the ability to maintain accurate financial records.
• Confidence reviewing financial data, reconciling balances and investigating variances.
• Experience supporting budget and forecast preparation.
• Ability to present financial information in a clear and practical way.
• Good attention to detail when working with financial information and reporting deadlines,

Job Offer

• 6 month Fixed-term contract.
• Salary up to 40,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Location: Preston.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.