Temporary Management Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Management Accountant for a temporary role in Manchester. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior management, providing financial advice and support across various departments. You'll be responsible for preparing budgets, managing financial performance, and ensuring compliance with statutory accounts. The role is hybrid, requiring office attendance once every two weeks, and presents a pathway to a longer-term contract. If you're a qualified accountant with a passion for financial management and are immediately available, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills for data manipulation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets and monthly management accounts.
• Support budget holders with financial performance monitoring.

Skills

Management Accounting

Budget Preparation

Variance Analysis

Financial Reporting

Excel Proficiency

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Full Membership of a Recognised Accounting Body

Tools

Excel

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Temporary Management Accountant - Minimum 3-6 months with ability to apply for 2 year fixed term contract once in post
£22.25 - £34.24 per hour (equivalent salary £40,484 - £62,312)
1 day per fortnight in office (may be more during induction period)

We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant on behalf of a leading not for profit organisation whose head office is based in Manchester City Centre. This will be a temporary appointment for a period of 6 months, however there is a strong possibility that this could be extended or turn into a longer-term opportunity. This will be a hybrid role where you will be required to attend the office once per fortnight and you must be flexible on the day which you attend. Additional office days may be required during the initial training period.

As a Management Accountant within this organisation, you will work closely with the Financial Controller and Senior Managers to offer financial advice and support to various departments and teams. This will include the provision and monitoring of budgets in addition to monitoring and reporting on financial performance.

Main duties:
* Preparing annual budgets including identifying any efficiencies
* Preparing monthly management accounts including journal postings, variance analysis & forecasting annual performance.
* Discussing financial performance & monitoring spending with departmental budget holders
* Supporting budget holders with costings, identifying savings and monitoring variances
* Compiling year end statutory accounts & supporting with the external audit of financial statements
* Balance sheet reconciliation and reviews
* Working across the management accounts team to identify continuous improvement opportunities and efficiencies to processes

Candidates for this role must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
* Significant previous experience of management accounting. This would include production of the annual budget, subsequent re-forecasting and monthly reporting
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build good relationships with budget holders and other key stakeholders
* The ability to user information from both financial and non-financial sources to assist with strategic decision making and to offer insight and advice to budget holders
* Strong verbal and written communication skills are required to deliver clear financial information for a wide audience
* Proven ability to analyse, interpret and articulate trends, variances and ultimately financial performance and to identify key cost drivers
* Full membership of a recognised accounting body within the UK
* Excellent knowledge of Excel with the ability to manipulate large data sets using pivot tables and a range of formulas
* Strong organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines and manage stakeholder expectations

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified management accountant who is immediately available and interested in joining an excellent organisation.