Management Accountant

Skills:
Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), Management Accounting, Month-End Close, Journals, Reconciliations, Variance Analysis, Balance Sheet Control

We're looking to recruit a qualified Management Accountant on an initial 3 month contract for a global software company into its central finance function. This is a key role focused on delivering accurate, timely and well-controlled management accounting outputs, while supporting insight and decision-making across the wider business.

• Delivering month-end close in line with group timetables and accounting standards
• Preparing, posting and reviewing journals (accruals, prepayments, deferrals, reclassifications)
• Ensuring revenue, costs and profitability are complete, accurate and supported
• Owning balance sheet reconciliations and resolving issues promptly
• Producing variance analysis across actuals, budget, forecast and prior period
• Supporting FP&A and Finance Business Partners with reliable management information
• Managing and analysing service-related costs (staff and non-staff)

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Strong experience in management accounting and month-end close
• Confident with journals, reconciliations and balance sheet control
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to explain financial movements clearly
• High attention to detail with a focus on controls and data quality
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Strong stakeholder engagement across finance teams