Interim Management Accountant

Rutherford Cross is pleased to partner with its PE‑backed city‑centre client to appoint an Interim Management Accountant for a 6‑month FTC. The role is 2 days per week on‑site, with the remainder working from home.

• Produce accurate and timely accounting for assigned entities, in line with the relevant accounting policies
• Prepare and present monthly financial results, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash‑flow analysis
• Deliver variance analysis against budgets with commentary on key drivers of performance
• Provide support to department heads through effective business partnering
• Prepare accurate accruals, prepayments and other journal entries
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and resolution of reconciling items

• Prepare cash forecasting and tracking
• Assist in the preparation of short and longer‑term budgeting and forecasting
• Regularly monitor performance against budgets and identify risks and opportunities

• Support internal and external audit processes by providing required data and explanations
• Ensure HMRC reporting requirements and deadlines are met
• Provide additional general support and complete ad‑hoc tasks as required by the Financial Controller/Finance Director
• Maintain key controls governing the processes

• Seek ongoing process, procedure and controls improvement opportunities and reporting enhancements to meet and anticipate stakeholder needs
• Assist with the implementation of system changes, updates, and developments in line with business needs
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency and integrity across finance systems and spreadsheets

Looking to engage with QBE or PQ accountants, fully qual also welcome. For more information on this role, please contact Euan Bodie at Rutherford Cross:

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.