Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Ipswich, Suffolk, UK
Summary: The role of Interim Management Accountant in Ipswich involves supporting a finance team during a busy period for a large, multi-site organization. The position requires ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the balance sheet while working in a values-led culture. The role is hybrid, requiring 3-4 days on-site work. The contract is expected to last for 3-4 months, starting ASAP.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performing detailed balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities
- Supporting month-end close and reporting processes
- Processing accruals and prepayments in line with financial principles
- Tracking and reconciling cash transactions
- Liaising with operational teams to ensure financial accuracy
- Supporting wider finance initiatives as required
Key Skills:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or actively studying towards qualification)
- Right to Work in the UK
- Strong experience in balance sheet reconciliations
- Ability to manage and prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and formulas
- Experience working with multi-system data sources
- Experience in catering, retail or similar operational environments is desirable
Salary (Rate): £275 Daily
City: Ipswich
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Interim Management Accountant - Ipswich - Hybrid (3-4 days on-site)
Location: Ipswich (Hybrid 3-4 days on-site)
Rate: £250-275/day
Duration: 3-4 months
Start Date: ASAP
A large, multi-site organisation with a strong national presence is seeking a qualified or nearly qualified Management Accountant to support their finance team during a busy period. The business is known for its values-led culture and commitment to operational excellence across a range of services.
This interim role is primarily focused on ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the balance sheet.
Working Monday to Friday, your responsibilities will include:
- Performing detailed balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities
- Supporting month-end close and reporting processes
- Processing accruals and prepayments in line with financial principles
- Tracking and reconciling cash transactions
- Liaising with operational teams to ensure financial accuracy
- Supporting wider finance initiatives as required
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or actively studying towards qualification)
- Right to Work in the UK
- Strong experience in balance sheet reconciliations
- Ability to manage and prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and formulas
- Experience working with multi-system data sources
- Experience in catering, retail or similar operational environments is desirable
- Competitive day rate
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative and inclusive team
- Exposure to a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Potential for contract extension
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