Interim Management Accountant- Didcot, Oxfordshire (Hybrid)- Day Rate DOE- 3-6 Months
About the Role
We are supporting a growing SME client based in Didcot, Oxfordshire, who are looking to appoint an experienced Interim Management Accountant on an initial 3–6 month contract.
This is a great opportunity for a hands-on, qualified accountant to join the finance function during a particularly busy period. You will provide additional support across the wider finance team, with a particular focus on month-end management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, able to hit the ground running and have strong experience operating within a fast-paced finance environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare and post accruals, prepayments and journals
- Assist with month-end close and associated reporting activities
- Undertake variance analysis, investigating and explaining key movements
- Support the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts
- Assist with cash flow and wider financial analysis where required
- Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support the Finance Manager / wider leadership team
- Identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial information
- Provide general support across the finance function during a period of increased workload
About You
We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant who can quickly integrate into an existing finance team and add value from day one.
Essential:
- Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
- Strong, proven experience producing month-end management accounts
- Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and journals
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
- Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate and analyse large datasets
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of financial accuracy
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Immediately available or available at short notice
Desirable:
- Previous experience within an SME or growing business
- Experience working in an interim / contract capacity
- Experience supporting process improvements within a finance function
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Interim Management Accountant- Didcot, Oxfordshire (Hybrid)- Day Rate DOE- 3-6 Months
