This Interim Senior Accountant role in the industrial and manufacturing sector involves overseeing key financial processes to ensure smooth operations and compliance. You'll play a pivotal role in managing financial reporting, budgeting, and supporting strategic decision-making.
Client Details
A company operating in the industrial and manufacturing sector based in Birmingham.
Description
- Prepare monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
- Manage balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities.
- Analyse manufacturing costs, margins, stock movements, and operational performance.
- Partner with operational and production teams to provide financial insight and challenge.
- Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors where required.
- Support process improvement initiatives across finance and wider business operations.
- Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and internal policies.
Profile
- Experience in the industrial or manufacturing sector is desirable.
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven Senior Accountant, Financial Accountant, or Management Accountant role.
- Strong understanding of cost accounting, stock accounting, and manufacturing reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
- Ability to quickly understand business operations and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident communicator capable of working effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.
Job Offer
- Daily rate of £428 to £523, dependent on the level of experience.
- Opportunity to join a reputable manufacturing business during an exciting period of development.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and key business initiatives.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Potential for contract extension depending on business requirements.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Interim Senior Accountant employer: Michael Page
ASDA is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Leeds. With a strong commitment to employee growth, ASDA provides numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement, alongside competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility, making it an attractive workplace for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in one of the UK's leading retail brands.
