Management Accountant
Posted 2 days ago by Cherry Professional
£60,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Derby
Summary: The Management Accountant role is a fixed-term contract for 3 months based in Derby, starting in July 2025. The position involves overseeing a small team and managing various accounting functions, including bank reconciliations, payroll, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach and experience in management accounting, with a focus on process improvement and business partnering. Flexible hours and hybrid working arrangements are offered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily bank reconciliations, processing payments & receipts
- Monthly Management accounts, budgets, forecasts, cost reports
- Payroll, HMRC verifications, VAT returns
- Leading a team of 2 responsible for purchase and sales ledger
- Nominal postings, credit card journals, pension & insurance admin
- Credit control, cash flow forecasting
Key Skills:
- Proven Management Accounting experience (Qualified, Part-Qualified or Qualified by experience)
- Strong Excel skills
- Familiarity with accounting software (Integrity, Xero, Sage, etc.)
- A proactive, self-sufficient approach with strong communication skills
Salary (Rate): £60,000 yearly
City: Derby
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Management Accountant (Fixed Term Contract - 3 Months)
Location: Derby
Start Date: July 2025
Salary: to £60,000 (DOE)
Contract Type: Fixed Term (3 months)
Flexible Hours & Hybrid Working
Are you a hands-on Management Accountant / Financial Controller looking for a varied and rewarding short-term opportunity? Our client is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to provide cover during a project secondment. You will step into a broad all-round role—handling everything from leading a small team covering bank reconciliations and payroll, to process improvement and business partnering.
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily bank reconciliations, processing payments & receipts
- Monthly Management accounts, budgets, forecasts, cost reports
- Payroll, HMRC verifications, VAT returns
- Leading a team of 2 responsible for purchase and sales ledger
- Nominal postings, credit card journals, pension & insurance admin
- Credit control, cash flow forecasting
You’ll Bring:
- Proven Management Accounting experience (Qualified, Part-Qualified or Qualified by experience)
- Strong Excel skills
- Familiarity with accounting software (Integrity, Xero, Sage, etc.)
- A proactive, self-sufficient approach with strong communication skills
What We Offer:
- Fixed-term contract in a supportive and established team
- Opportunity to shape systems and reporting processes
- Flexible hours & Hybrid Working
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