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.
Based in Ellesmere Port, you will work a hybrid model with four days in the office and one day from home.
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.
Salary/Benefits
£45,000 - £52,000 DOE
12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day home)
Early finish every Friday
Friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment
Exposure to senior finance stakeholders
Job Duties
- Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow reporting.
- Month-end processing, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Deliver detailed variance analysis and commentary against budget and prior year performance.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes across the business.
- Produce financial reports, KPI analysis and management information to support decision making.
- Assist with year-end audit requirements and external stakeholder requests.
- Support the maintenance of robust financial controls and governance processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects across the finance function.
- Partner with budget holders and stakeholders across the organisation to provide financial insight and challenge.
Who will I report in to?: Head of Finance
When will interviews be taking place?: Interviews will be taking place as soon as suitable candidates are identified.
Ideal Experience
- Previous experience supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts.
- Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs and data analysis.
- Experience using finance systems such as Sage, Xero, Dynamics or similar ERP systems.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities whilst meeting deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business.
- Proactive and positive approach with a willingness to support the wider finance team.
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.