Interim Management Accountant - 6 Month FTC

Interim Management Accountant - 6 Month FTC

Posted Today by Eclectic Recruitment Ltd

£50,000 Per year
Outside
Onsite
Buntingford, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Interim Management Accountant involves joining a finance team in Buntingford for an initial 6-month contract. The position requires a proactive and detail-focused individual to maintain accurate financial records and support core accounting processes, particularly during month-end activities and financial reporting. The role is fully office-based and demands confidence in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the preparation of monthly management accounts for the UK entity
  • Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Support the consolidation process and validate financial data across entities
  • Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions
  • Assist with month-end close activities and meet reporting deadlines
  • Investigate and resolve any discrepancies within financial records
  • Provide support with financial analysis and reporting requirements
  • Work alongside internal teams to ensure reliable and consistent financial information
  • Undertake additional ad hoc finance tasks as needed

Key Skills:

  • Fully or part-qualified (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)
  • Experience in a Management Accountant or similar position
  • Strong background in reconciliations and financial consolidations
  • Practical experience managing intercompany accounts and transactions

Salary (Rate): £50,000.00 yearly

City: Buntingford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

We’re supporting a client in Buntingford who is seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to join their finance team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a full-time opportunity, fully office-based, suited to someone who is proactive, detail-focused, and confident operating in a fast-moving environment. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting core accounting processes. You’ll be heavily involved in month-end activities and financial reporting, supporting the needs of the wider team.

Key responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the preparation of monthly management accounts for the UK entity
  • Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Support the consolidation process and validate financial data across entities
  • Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions
  • Assist with month-end close activities and meet reporting deadlines
  • Investigate and resolve any discrepancies within financial records
  • Provide support with financial analysis and reporting requirements
  • Work alongside internal teams to ensure reliable and consistent financial information
  • Undertake additional ad hoc finance tasks as needed

About you:

  • Fully or part-qualified (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)
  • Experience in a Management Accountant or similar position
  • Strong background in reconciliations and financial consolidations
  • Practical experience managing intercompany accounts and transactions

If you’re looking for your next interim challenge and this opportunity aligns with your experience, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply via the advert or get in touch with John at Eclectic Recruitment for more information. While we aim to respond to every applicant, if you do not hear from us within 10 days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion or the role has been filled. Feel free to contact us to explore other suitable opportunities.