Interim Management Accountant Derby 12-month Fixed Term Contract Site-based with Flexi Hours £45-55k + benefits Role Overview Eaton Syalon is partnering exclusively with a Derby based business to recruit an experienced Interim Management Accountant to join its finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a hands-on, varied role supporting the full month-end cycle, management reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cost centre analysis, capex reporting and year-end activities. The role would suit a qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience accountant with strong end-to-end management accounting experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to quickly build relationships with operational and finance stakeholders. This is a site-based role offering flexible working hours and the opportunity to work in a relaxed, friendly and supportive culture. Key Responsibilities The Interim Management Accountant will be responsible for: * Preparing monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely delivery. * Managing key elements of the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations. * Producing month-end reporting packs with clear commentary on performance. * Completing variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior periods. * Investigating key movements and providing meaningful insight to stakeholders. * Preparing and maintaining cashflow forecasts. * Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts. * Reviewing overhead cost centres and providing analysis of spend, trends and variances. * Business partnering with cost centre managers to support financial understanding and cost control. * Supporting capex reporting, including tracking spend against approved projects and budgets. * Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end schedules. * Supporting analysis required for corporation tax submissions. * Maintaining and improving balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls. Candidate Profile The successful candidate will be a confident and proactive management accountant who can quickly understand the business, take ownership of month-end responsibilities and provide reliable support across the finance function. You will be comfortable working in a site-based environment and engaging with both finance and non-finance colleagues. Strong communication skills, accuracy and the ability to hit the ground running will be essential. Skills and Experience Required * Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience accountant. * Strong end-to-end management accounting experience. * Experience preparing monthly management accounts. * Solid understanding of month-end processes, journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations. * Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cashflow forecasting. * Ability to review and analyse overhead cost centres. * Confident business partnering with cost centre managers and operational stakeholders. * Experience with capex reporting and analysis. * Exposure to statutory accounts preparation and year-end reporting.. * High attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines. * Proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to take ownership. Personal Attributes * Strong communicator who can explain financial information clearly. * Proactive and able to work with minimal supervision. * Commercially aware with strong analytical skills. * Organised, accurate and deadline-focused. * Able to build effective relationships across the business. * Comfortable challenging numbers and asking questions. We'd love to hear from you if you are looking for your next interim project
