Management Accountant
Posted Today by Elevation Recruitment Group on Reed
£55,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Onsite
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Summary: The role of Interim Management Accountant is a three-month fixed-term contract based in Sheffield, requiring a proactive finance professional to manage key financial processes and reporting. The position involves leading the production of management accounts, conducting reviews, and supporting budgeting processes in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure while contributing to financial accuracy. Immediate start is required for this opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the production of management accounts in line with the financial reporting calendar
- Conduct monthly management accounts review meetings, documenting minutes and action points
- Prepare interim and audit packs for external review
- Maintain and manage the E-request system
- Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations
- Support budgeting processes alongside the Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager
- Prepare VAT returns and compile corporation tax (CT) information
- Complete national statistic returns as required
- Assist with statutory and regulatory reporting, including cash flow support
- Deliver and circulate key weekly management information (MI) reports
- Undertake additional duties as reasonably requested by management
- Comply with all relevant organisational policies, including data protection, equality, and safeguarding protocols
- Promote and support a professional, inclusive, and compliant working environment
- Participate in any training or development opportunities as required
Key Skills:
- Fully qualified or finalist with a recognised accounting body (QBE candidates also considered)
- Advanced Excel skills – Essential
- Experience with Power BI – Desirable
- Proven experience in producing management accounts and supporting budgeting & audit processes
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Salary (Rate): 55,000
City: Sheffield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance