Interim Management Accountant
Posted 3 days ago by Totaljobs
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Manchester (M1)
Summary: An experienced Management Accountant is sought for a 12-month fixed-term contract in a private equity-backed education business located in Manchester City Centre. The role involves taking ownership of the monthly management accounts process and providing financial insights to support decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders and is expected to start immediately. A flexible hybrid working arrangement is offered, transitioning from three days in the office to two after onboarding.
Key Responsibilities:
- Production of full monthly management accounts
- Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
- Profit & Loss variance analysis and commentary
- Month-end close activities
- Revenue reporting and analysis
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
- Delivering financial insights to key stakeholders
- Assisting with ad hoc finance projects as required
Key Skills:
- ACCA / CIMA
- Proven experience producing full management accounts
- Strong balance sheet and P&L analysis skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Able to work independently and operate in a hands-on environment
- Experience within a small or medium-sized business environment is highly desirable
- Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders
- Available to start at short notice or immediately
Salary (Rate): £60,000 yearly
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Management Accountant (12-Month FTC)
Location: Manchester City Centre (3 days office-based, reducing to 2 days following onboarding)
Salary: Up to £60,000
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Management Accountant to join a fast-growing, private equity-backed education business based in Manchester City Centre. This is an immediate requirement, and the successful candidate will be expected to hit the ground running from day one.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will take full ownership of the monthly management accounts process, providing accurate financial reporting and insightful analysis to support business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Production of full monthly management accounts
- Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
- Profit & Loss variance analysis and commentary
- Month-end close activities
- Revenue reporting and analysis
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
- Delivering financial insights to key stakeholders
- Assisting with ad hoc finance projects as required
About You
- ACCA / CIMA
- Proven experience producing full management accounts
- Strong balance sheet and P&L analysis skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Able to work independently and operate in a hands-on environment
- Experience within a small or medium-sized business environment is highly desirable
- Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders
- Available to start at short notice or immediately
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £60,000
- Flexible hybrid working arrangement
- Opportunity to work within a successful PE-backed organisation
- Supportive and collaborative finance team
- Immediate start available
If you're an experienced Management Accountant looking for your next interim opportunity and can quickly add value in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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