Interim Management Accountant
19 days ago
Ellesmere Port
Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing organisation based in Ellesmere Port who are seeking to appoint an experienced Interim Management Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a secondmant. \n Based in Ellesmere Port, you will work a hybrid model with four days in the office and one day from home. \n This opportunity is ideal for a proactive finance professional looking for a broad and varied role, offering exposure across the full management accounting cycle whilst working closely with an experienced finance leadership team. \n Salary/Benefits: \n\n • £45,000 - £52,000 DOE\n, • 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract\n, • Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day home)\n, • Early finish every Friday\n, • Friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment\n, • Exposure to senior finance stakeholders\n\n Job Duties: \n\n • Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow reporting.\n, • Month-end processing, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Deliver detailed variance analysis and commentary against budget and prior year performance.\n, • Support budgeting and forecasting processes across the business.\n, • Produce financial reports, KPI analysis and management information to support decision making.\n, • Assist with year-end audit requirements and external stakeholder requests.\n, • Support the maintenance of robust financial controls and governance processes.\n, • Contribute to continuous improvement projects across the finance function.\n, • Partner with budget holders and stakeholders across the organisation to provide financial insight and challenge.\n\n Who will I report in to? Head of Finance \n When will interviews be taking place? Interviews will be taking place as soon as suitable candidates are identified. \n Ideal Experience \n\n • Previous experience supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts.\n, • Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs and data analysis.\n, • Experience using finance systems such as Sage, Xero, Dynamics or similar ERP systems.\n, • Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.\n, • Organised and able to manage multiple priorities whilst meeting deadlines.\n, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business.\n, • Proactive and positive approach with a willingness to support the wider finance team.\n\n This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Management Accountant to join a successful and growing business, gaining broad finance exposure while contributing to operational and commercial decision-making within a supportive environment.