Interim Management Accountant

Based in South Leeds this group of companies has grown to £100m t/o. They are looking for an interim management accountant to support the Head of Finance for an initial 6 month contract, the business uses XERO.

As Management Accountant, you will take ownership of producing management accounts for multiple group entities and play a key role in strengthening reporting, controls and financial insight.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, supporting month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare management accounts for individual entities within the Group
Deliver accurate month-end reporting to a five-day close
Prepare payroll reporting
Provide clear, insightful financial analysis and commentary
Investigate and explain variances
Build and maintain budgets and forecasts (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow)
Produce meaningful commentary with actionable recommendations
Challenge assumptions and help embed strong financial controls
Essential Experience

Proven experience producing month-end management accounts
A good level of Excel skills
Strong analytical ability with a commercial mindset
Experience interpreting large volumes of financial and operational data
If you are interested in this Management Accountant opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.

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