Interim Management Accountant

Overview

A clothing brand is seeking an Interim Management Accountant to join their East Midlands based head office. This is a unique opportunity for you to contribute your expertise in financial management and reporting within a company with ambitious growth plans. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Financial Controller by delivering accurate and timely financial information that underpins key business decisions. The role requires presence in the office 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly closing process, ensuring all financial data is delivered accurately and on time to support critical business decisions.
• Manage key balance sheet accounts such as stock, provisions, intercompany transactions, and accruals, maintaining precise records across multiple entities.
• Prepare weekly payroll entries, reconcile control accounts for all payrolls, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Conduct cash reconciliations in a multi-currency and multi-channel environment, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
• Produce comprehensive monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all trading entities, highlighting risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Compile monthly management accounts including profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for four trading entities.
• Complete UK VAT returns, EU VAT submissions, EC Sales List reports, and US Sales Tax filings while reconciling related control accounts meticulously.
• Maintain IFRS 16 lease accounting schedules and post monthly entries to ensure compliance with international standards.
• Fulfil Office for National Statistics requirements along with other government reporting obligations promptly and accurately.
• Support continuous process improvements across the finance function by identifying areas for automation and efficiency gains.

What you bring

Your proven track record as an Interim Management Accountant will be evident through your extensive experience in managing complex financial processes within sizeable organisations. You bring not only technical expertise but also strong interpersonal skills that foster collaboration across departments. Your ability to communicate clearly ensures that even the most intricate financial data is accessible to all stakeholders. With hands-on experience using ERP systems like NetSuite, you are adept at troubleshooting issues, creating custom reports, and driving process improvements. Your analytical mindset allows you to compare costs against budgets efficiently while your knowledge of international accounting standards ensures compliance at every stage. As someone who thrives in supportive environments where teamwork is valued, you are committed to sharing knowledge generously while continuously developing your own skills through training opportunities.

• Demonstrated experience of at least five years in a similar or larger sized business environment where accuracy and attention to detail are paramount.
• Proven proficiency in financial accounting principles and reporting standards that enable clear presentation of complex data.
• Advanced analytical skills combined with problem-solving abilities to interpret financial results effectively.
• Excellent communication skills allowing you to present intricate financial information clearly to both finance professionals and non-finance stakeholders.
• Expertise in using financial software systems such as NetSuite (ERP) along with advanced data analysis tools for efficient reporting.
• Comprehensive understanding of business operations which supports effective cost analysis against budgets and forecasts on a monthly basis.
• Relevant accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or AAT which demonstrates your commitment to professional standards.
• Experience supporting audit preparation processes including acting as main point of contact for audit requests.
• Ability to develop enhanced business reports and KPI packs focused on automation for improved efficiency across teams.
• Capacity to perform ad-hoc financial reporting tasks while maintaining high levels of accuracy under tight deadlines.

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