Summary: The role of Interim Senior Management Accountant involves overseeing the month-end process and enhancing the finance function for a rapidly expanding company in Reading. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with UK accounting standards. The successful candidate will also focus on process improvements and support strategic financial decision-making. This hybrid role offers a competitive daily rate and the opportunity to contribute to the company's financial growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of management accounts across multiple entities, ensuring accurate reporting and timely month-end close.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, providing variance analysis and financial insights to senior stakeholders.
• Manage complex intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations, ensuring compliance with transfer pricing policies.
• Assist with external audits, VAT filings, corporation tax, and regulatory submissions across different jurisdictions.
• Enhance financial controls, automate reporting processes, and support finance system upgrades.
• Monitor cash flow, support treasury functions, and provide financial input.

Key Skills:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent) with extensive experience in management accounting.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards (IFRS and GAAP).
• Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with large complex finance systems (NetSuite) and process improvement.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Salary (Rate): £85,000.00

City: Reading

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance