Management Accountant

Management Accountant (Temporary)

£180 - £200 per day

Warrington Hybrid

• Prepare monthly management accounts including variance analysis and commentary.
• Support budget holders by providing clear financial insights and challenge where necessary.
• Ensure costs and income are accurately recorded and allocated.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor performance against budgets and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with operational teams to deliver accurate financial projections.
• Provide financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Maintain and improve reporting processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Produce ad-hoc reports as required by senior management.
• Build strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders across the organisation.
• Translate financial data into meaningful insights for operational teams.
• Provide guidance and training to budget holders where needed.

• Proven experience in a management accounting role.
• Experience working within public sector or not-for-profit organisations (desirable but not essential).
• Strong experience of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting audits and financial controls.

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) or equivalent experience.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.