Interim Management Accountant
Posted 1 week ago by 1770277148
Negotiable
Undetermined
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Wilmslow
Summary: An established professional services firm is seeking an interim Management Accountant for a 9-month fixed-term contract. The role involves hands-on operational accounting, focusing on financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager and contribute to various financial processes within a growing organization. This position is ideal for an experienced accountant looking for a meaningful interim role in a values-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintaining accurate and complete financial records within the accounting system
- Preparing monthly management accounts with clear analysis and commentary
- Owning balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances
- Supporting annual budgeting and ongoing re-forecasting processes
- Assisting with income reconciliation and maintaining robust financial controls
- Managing VAT returns, regulatory reporting, and payroll review
- Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
- Supporting the annual audit process and liaising with internal and external stakeholders
- Identifying and implementing process and control improvements
- Contributing to ad-hoc projects as required
Key Skills:
- CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualification
- Financial services experience desirable but not essential
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Wilmslow
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Management Accountant
9-Month Fixed Term Contract
Management Accountant
9-Month Fixed Term Contract
An established, award-winning professional services firm is seeking an interim Management Accountant to join its Finance & Insight team on a 9-month fixed term contract. This is a hands-on, operational role supporting the delivery of accurate, timely financial reporting in a growing and purpose-led organisation.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the role will focus on day-to-day accounting activities, monthly management accounts, balance sheet control, and support across budgeting and forecasting.
Key responsibilities include:
Maintaining accurate and complete financial records within the accounting system
Preparing monthly management accounts with clear analysis and commentary
Owning balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances
Supporting annual budgeting and ongoing re-forecasting processes
Assisting with income reconciliation and maintaining robust financial controls
Managing VAT returns, regulatory reporting, and payroll review
Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
Supporting the annual audit process and liaising with internal and external stakeholders
Identifying and implementing process and control improvements
Contributing to ad-hoc projects as required
Candidate requirements:
(CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
Financial services experience desirable but not essential
Values and culture:
The organisation values integrity, simplicity, growth, and excellence. It offers a collaborative, high-performing environment where attention to detail, continuous improvement, and professional curiosity are genuinely encouraged.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant seeking a meaningful interim role within a values-driven business.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates