Management Accountant - Temporary Contract

Adecco; Essex; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a dynamic Management Accountant to join a forward-thinking finance team in Braintree. In this temporary role, you will drive financial management and reporting, providing insights that support strategic decision-making. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants with a track record in management accounting, capable of enhancing financial systems and controls.

Benefits

Inclusive and accessible recruitment process

Supportive environment for career exploration

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA.
• Proven experience in management accounting roles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to present insights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with finance teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Support the Finance Director with budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Advanced Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Job Opportunity: Management Accountant
Location: Braintree
Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Are you a dynamic and commercially savvy Management Accountant looking to make a significant impact in a thriving organisation? If so, we have an exciting opportunity that could be perfect for you! Join our client's forward-thinking finance team and take on a central role in financial management and reporting. This is your chance to support strategic decision-making through insightful analysis and robust financial control!

Role Purpose:
As a Management Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate monthly management accounts while collaborating closely with teams across the business. Your contributions will drive continuous improvement and influence key operational and strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Partner with Account and Commercial Managers to produce the essential Contract Performance Review monthly.
• Analyse and interpret financial performance, delivering clear, actionable insights for senior management reviews.
• Collaborate with Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, and FP&A teams to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Support the Finance Director and Financial Controller in developing detailed budgets and rolling cash forecasts.
• Continuously enhance financial systems, controls, and reporting processes for improved accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure robust financial governance aligned with internal policies and external regulations.
• Assist with audit preparation and serve as a liaison with external auditors, particularly regarding Revenue Recognition.

Qualifications:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar management accounting role.
• Strong track record of analysing financial data and presenting insights clearly.
• Experience in fast-paced or evolving environments; construction industry exposure is a plus.
• Solid understanding of financial control and accounting best practises.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong working knowledge of IFRS, especially IFRS 15 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial systems.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Commercially astute, solutions-oriented, and proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement.

Join us in shaping the future of finance in the construction and real estate sector! Your expertise could be just what we need!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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