Temporary Management Accountant

Bayman Atkinson Smythe; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Lancashire is seeking a Temporary Management Accountant to support their busy finance function. This role entails delivering month-end accounting processes and preparing balance sheet reconciliations. The ideal candidate should be a qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong management accounting experience and available to start at short notice. Competitive day rate offered.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in management accounting, particularly month-end processes.
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation skills.
• Available to start at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver month-end accounting processes with a focus on accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the Head of Finance on process improvements and ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Month-end accounting processes

Balance sheet reconciliation

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

We are seeking a highly capable Temporary Management Accountant to provide support to a busy finance function on a short-term basis. This role is ideal for someone with strong month-end experience who can quickly step in and add value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering month-end accounting processes, with a focus on accruals and prepayments.

• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.

• Taking ownership of other management accounting duties across the team as required.

• Supporting the Head of Finance on process improvements, data cleansing, and ad-hoc projects.

About You:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

• Solid experience in management accounting, particularly month-end processes.

• Strong balance sheet reconciliation skills.

• Flexible team player with the ability to pick up tasks quickly.

• Hands-on approach and excellent attention to detail.

• Available to start at short notice.

Contract Details:

• Day rate: £200-£250 per day Inside IR35