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Interim Management Accountant
My client is seeking a dynamic and commercially focused Management Accountant on an initial 3-month interim basis to support strategic decision-making through insightful analysis, robust financial control, and collaborative engagement across the organisation. You’ll contribute to the delivery of accurate monthly management accounts, assist with budgeting, and work closely with the wider team to drive continuous improvement.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Partner with Account and Commercial Managers to maintain and produce the Contract Performance Review monthly, a key document that informs operational and strategic decisions across the Group.
- Analyse and interpret financial performance, delivering clear and actionable insights to support senior management reviews.
- Collaborate with other finance functions, including Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, and FP&A, to ensure smooth and efficient financial operations.
- Support the Finance Director and Financial Controller in the development of detailed budgets and rolling cash forecasts.
- Continuously improve financial systems, controls, and reporting processes to enhance accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure robust financial governance in line with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
- Assist with audit preparation and act as a liaison with external auditors during the year-end process specifically on Revenue Recognition.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
- Proven experience in a similar management accounting role.
- Strong track record of analysing financial data and presenting insights clearly.
- Experience working in fast-paced or evolving business environments; construction industry exposure is advantageous.
- Solid understanding of financial control and accounting best practices.
- Strong working knowledge of IFRS, particularly 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 and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Commercially astute, solutions-oriented, and proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement.
If you are an immediately available Management Accountant, looking for an interim assignment that could go permanent, please apply now.
