Management Accountant (TEMP)

Chiltern Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Finance Temp to support its finance team during a crucial transitional period. This hybrid role allows for flexible working, with four days from home and one day in the office. The successful candidate will play a vital role in the annual audit process and help stabilize a recently implemented financial system. If you're skilled in management accounting and have a knack for data analysis, this opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to make an immediate impact in a respected organization.

Qualifications

• Proficient in producing management accounts with a strong understanding of reconciliations.
• Experience in the charitable or not-for-profit sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in preparation for the external audit, ensuring accurate financial data delivery.
• Assist with the production of management accounts, including reconciliations and variance analysis.

Skills

Management Accounting

Reconciliations

Variance Analysis

Data Analysis

Transaction Processing

Education

ACCA

CIMA

Qualified by Experience

Job description

Finance Temp Management Accounting (Hybrid Position) 3 months

Well-regarded professional services provider based in Princes Risborough is seeking a proactive and skilled Finance Temp with strong management accounting expertise to support its finance team during a crucial transitional period. This hybrid opportunity offers flexible working (four days from home, one day in the office) and a competitive hourly rate of £28.00 to £30.00, depending on experience.

This role has arisen due to short-term capacity challenges and a current skills gap, with the successful candidate expected to provide vital support during the organisation's annual audit process and the ongoing stabilisation of a recently implemented financial system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the team in preparation for the external audit (May to July), ensuring accurate and timely financial data delivery.
• Assist with the production of management accounts, including reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Provide general finance support across a range of ad hoc tasks, including transaction processing, data analysis, and report generation.
• Work independently and apply sound judgement in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where immediate contribution is essential.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Experience in the charitable or not-for-profit sector is advantageous.
• Proficient in producing management accounts with a strong understanding of reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Comfortable operating within a team of around 12 people and contributing positively to a calm and supportive work culture.
• Ideally professionally qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or similar), though candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.
• Confident, composed, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Role Details:

• Contract: 3 months
• Location: Princes Risborough (1 day per week in-office)
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Rate: £28.00 – £30.00 per hour (DOE)

This is a great opportunity to step into a vital finance role at a pivotal time for a respected organisation. Immediate availability and early applications are encouraged due to the short-term nature of the requirement.