Management Accountant (Contract) – Hybrid Leeds (Long-Term)

ASC Connections; Swillington Common; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily rate

Hybrid Leeds (3 on-site / 2 remote)

Long-term contract until Mar 2027

Potential permanent position

Job summary

ASC Connections is seeking a Management Accountant for a day-rate contract in Leeds with a hybrid model (3 days on-site, 2 days from home) through March 2027. You will join a collaborative finance team, owning segments of the monthly management accounts, posting journals, and delivering detailed variance analysis.

The ideal candidate is part-qualified or newly qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with strong Excel skills and proven ability to provide financial insight to stakeholders, supporting budgeting

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA).
• Experience in a management accounting role.
• Strong understanding of month-end processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of designated areas of the monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare and post journals as part of month-end close activities.
• Produce accruals and prepayments, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and supporting documentation.
• Deliver monthly financial reporting, including detailed variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Provide insightful commentary to explain financial performance, key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with wider finance teams.
• Produce financial analysis and reports to support business decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, providing guidance and financial insight where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.

Skills

Month-end close

Excel skills

Stakeholder communication

Management accounting experience

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA (part-qualified)

Job description

ASC Connections is seeking a Management Accountant for a day-rate contract in Leeds with a hybrid model (3 days on-site, 2 days from home) through March 2027. You will join a collaborative finance team, owning segments of the monthly management accounts, posting journals, and delivering detailed variance analysis.

The ideal candidate is part-qualified or newly qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with strong Excel skills and proven ability to provide financial insight to stakeholders, supporting budgeting