Interim Management Accountant

Management Accountant (6-Month Contract with Potential to Become Permanent)

An established and growing SME is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join the business on an initial 6-month contract, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

This is a hands-on position offering the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening the finance function, improving management reporting, supporting payroll processes and enhancing financial controls across a multi-division business.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly management accounts and P&L reporting
Support month-end processes, balance sheet reviews and reconciliations
Assist with payroll and wages administration
Analyse margins, costs and job profitability
Improve financial reporting, controls and internal processes
Support cashflow reporting and financial planning
Work closely with operational managers to provide meaningful financial insights
Support and develop existing finance team members
Liaise with external accountants and support the transition towards a more in-house finance function

About You

Proven experience in a Management Accountant role within an SME environment
Strong management reporting and month-end accounting experience
Confident working independently in a hands-on finance role
Commercially aware with strong analytical skills
Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders

Experience with Sage or similar accounting systems
Payroll experience would be advantageous

Experience with in construction, manufacturing, trade or project-based businesses would be beneficial

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful owner-managed business during an exciting period of development and finance transformation.

Applicants available immediately or at short notice are particularly encouraged to apply.