Interim Management Accountant
Posted 1 day ago by Rutherford Briant
£65,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Chelmsford, Essex
Summary: The role of Interim Management Accountant at Rutherford Briant involves delivering accurate financial reporting and analysis to support business decision-making within a collaborative finance team. The position requires a proactive approach to month-end processes, budgeting, and financial controls, while also partnering with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess strong technical accounting skills and effective communication abilities. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
- Support month-end close processes, including balance sheet reconciliations and journals
- Assist with budgets, forecasts, and cashflow reporting, providing meaningful financial insight
- Maintain and improve financial controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal processes
- Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to support performance and profitability
- Prepare financial reports and analysis for senior management
- Support audit processes and liaise with external advisors as required
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in a Management Accountant or similar role
- Strong understanding of management accounting and month-end processes
- Good technical accounting knowledge with exposure to balance sheet control
- Strong Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present financial data clearly
- Confident communication skills, comfortable working with non-finance stakeholders
- A proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
- Part-qualified, fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), or qualified by experience
Salary (Rate): £65,000 per annum
City: Chelmsford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
At Rutherford Briant, we’re supporting a well-established organisation on the outskirts of Chelmsford, recognised for its collaborative culture and continued investment in its finance team. They are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to play a key role in delivering accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and strong financial control to support business decision-making. As a Management Accountant, you will:
- Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
- Support month-end close processes, including balance sheet reconciliations and journals
- Assist with budgets, forecasts, and cashflow reporting, providing meaningful financial insight
- Maintain and improve financial controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal processes
- Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to support performance and profitability
- Prepare financial reports and analysis for senior management
- Support audit processes and liaise with external advisors as required
- Proven experience in a Management Accountant or similar role
- Strong understanding of management accounting and month-end processes
- Good technical accounting knowledge with exposure to balance sheet control
- Strong Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present financial data clearly
- Confident communication skills, comfortable working with non-finance stakeholders
- A proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
- Part-qualified, fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), or qualified by experience
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working and flexible hours
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to develop commercially
- A supportive, collaborative finance team
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing business