Interim Management Accountant

Interim Management Accountant

Posted 4 days ago by Morson Talent

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£350 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
Manchester City Centre
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Summary: The Interim Management Accountant role in Manchester involves supporting the finance team through effective financial management and reporting. This position requires collaboration with internal directorates to enhance decision-making and ensure compliance. The role is crucial for delivering operational finance plans and maintaining financial systems. It is a 3-month contract with a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Help develop and deliver operational finance plans.
  • Provide accurate, timely financial information and insights to support decision-making.
  • Produce regular financial reports and updates.
  • Support the preparation of the annual accounts and government returns.
  • Help maintain and improve financial systems and procedures.
  • Support staff training and guidance on finance processes.
  • Oversee routine financial processes like expenses, procurement cards, and payroll support.
  • Ensure accurate and timely processing.
  • Work closely with directorates to monitor budgets and forecast spend.
  • Provide advice on budget performance, risks, and opportunities.
  • Ensure all work meets internal policies and external legal and regulatory standards.
  • Support finance-related project delivery and manage financial relationships with key suppliers.

Key Skills:

  • Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
  • Part-qualified or qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA).
  • Experience working in finance, ideally in a public sector or regulated setting.
  • Strong knowledge of finance systems, reporting, and controls.
  • Good communicator – able to explain financial information clearly.
  • Able to analyse complex data and provide actionable insights.
  • Experience supporting or managing a small team is a plus.

Salary (Rate): £345/day

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Interim Management Accountant Manchester - Hybrid (2 days in the office/ 3 days from home)

3 Month Contract Management & Financial Accountant £300 - £345 Day Rate

Role Purpose

We are currently seeking an Interim Management Accountant to join our clients Finance team in Manchester. The Management Accountant is a key role within the finance team, responsible for supporting the strategic and operational financial management my client. The accountant will contribute to effective planning, delivery of accounting services, transactional processing, financial reporting, and business partnering with internal directorates to enhance decision-making, ensure compliance, and drive value for money.

Key Responsibilities

  • Help develop and deliver operational finance plans.
  • Provide accurate, timely financial information and insights to support decision-making.
  • Produce regular financial reports and updates.
  • Support the preparation of the annual accounts and government returns.
  • Help maintain and improve financial systems and procedures.
  • Support staff training and guidance on finance processes.
  • Oversee routine financial processes like expenses, procurement cards, and payroll support.
  • Ensure accurate and timely processing.
  • Work closely with directorates to monitor budgets and forecast spend.
  • Provide advice on budget performance, risks, and opportunities.
  • Ensure all work meets internal policies and external legal and regulatory standards.
  • Support finance-related project delivery and manage financial relationships with key suppliers.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

  • Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
  • Part-qualified or qualified accountant (CIPFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA).

Skills & Experience

  • Experience working in finance, ideally in a public sector or regulated setting.
  • Strong knowledge of finance systems, reporting, and controls.
  • Good communicator – able to explain financial information clearly.
  • Able to analyse complex data and provide actionable insights.
  • Experience supporting or managing a small team is a plus.
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