(NEW) Interim Management Accountant

Location: Hybrid Work - Occasional site visits required.
Contract Duration: 18 months (Maternity Cover)
Salary: c.£50,000 - £55,000 per annum

The Opportunity:

Our esteemed client is currently in search of an experienced Interim Management Accountant to cover an 18-month maternity leave. This pivotal role within the finance team involves providing precise financial information, analysis, and support to foster effective decision-making across the organisation. The ideal candidate will bring expertise from a manufacturing environment, specifically in the area of standard costing.

Your Role Will Involve:

- Financial Reporting: Preparing accurate and timely management reports, including monthly accounts, variance analysis, and financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards.
- Cost Analysis: Performing cost analysis, encompassing standard costing, variance analysis, and cost of goods sold calculations, to provide insights into production costs and potential areas for improvement.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborating with key stakeholders to devise annual budgets and periodic forecasts, tracking performance against targets and recommending corrective actions as necessary.
- Manufacturing Accounting: Managing the financial elements of manufacturing operations, such as inventory valuation, work in progress (WIP) accounting, and product costing.
- Month-End Close: Assisting in the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring financial transactions, reconciliations, and accruals are recorded accurately and promptly.
- Internal Controls: Ensuring compliance with internal control procedures and contributing to the ongoing improvement of financial processes and systems.
- Ad hoc Projects: Participating in various ad hoc projects, such as process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

- Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience as a Management Accountant in a manufacturing environment.
- Solid knowledge and experience in standard costing methodologies.
- Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insights.
- Proficient in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Familiarity with month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Robust communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently.

Please note that this role is a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave for 18 months, and it includes a hybrid working model with occasional site visits. If you`re seeking an opportunity to demonstrate your expertise in a meaningful role, apply today!

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.