Interim Management Accountant

Interim Management Accountant

Posted 1 day ago by Robert Walters

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Manchester, Lancashire

Summary: The role of Management Accountant is a 3-6 month interim assignment based in South Manchester, focusing on the preparation and review of management accounts and balance sheet control within a medical technology/manufacturing organization. The position requires a proactive individual who can add value beyond numbers and collaborate effectively with finance colleagues. The role involves hands-on responsibilities and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations
  • Production of monthly management accounts, including P&L analysis and commentary
  • Posting accruals, prepayments, and payroll journals
  • Completion of monthly commentary files and quarterly reporting packs
  • Bank reconciliations and maintenance of robust financial controls
  • Supporting statutory accounts preparation and liaising with external auditors
  • Identifying and implementing process and control improvements
  • Ad hoc finance support as required by the business

Key Skills:

  • 2-5 years' experience in a Management Accounting role
  • Strong Excel capability
  • Experience within a structured or regulated environment advantageous
  • Proactive, detail-focused, and comfortable working to deadlines
  • Collaborative team player with a positive, inquisitive mindset

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:
Management Accountant 3-6month interim assignment Location: South Manchester Day Rate: 250 upwards A well-established, international organisation within the medical technology/manufacturing sector is looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join its UK finance team. This is a broad, hands-on role with ownership of the monthly management accounts and strong exposure to balance sheet control, reporting, and process improvement. The position suits someone who enjoys working in a structured environment, adding value beyond the numbers, and partnering closely with colleagues across finance. Key Responsibilities: Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations Production of monthly management accounts, including P&L analysis and commentary Posting accruals, prepayments, and payroll journals Completion of monthly commentary files and quarterly reporting packs Bank reconciliations and maintenance of robust financial controls Supporting statutory accounts preparation and liaising with external auditors Identifying and implementing process and control improvements Ad hoc finance support as required by the business Candidate Profile 2-5 years' experience in a Management Accounting role Strong Excel capability Experience within a structured or regulated environment advantageous Proactive, detail-focused, and comfortable working to deadlines Collaborative team player with a positive, inquisitive mindset Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates