Interim Management Accountant

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing organisation based in Ellesmere Port who are seeking to appoint an experienced Interim Management Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a secondmant.

Based in Ellesmere Port, you will work a hybrid model with four days in the office and one day from home.

This opportunity is ideal for a proactive finance professional looking for a broad and varied role, offering exposure across the full management accounting cycle whilst working closely with an experienced finance leadership team.

Salary/Benefits:

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• £45,000 - £52,000 DOE
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• 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
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• Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day home)
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• Early finish every Friday
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• Friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment
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• Exposure to senior finance stakeholders
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Job Duties:

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• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow reporting.
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• Month-end processing, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
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• Deliver detailed variance analysis and commentary against budget and prior year performance.
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• Support budgeting and forecasting processes across the business.
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• Produce financial reports, KPI analysis and management information to support decision making.
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• Assist with year-end audit requirements and external stakeholder requests.
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• Support the maintenance of robust financial controls and governance processes.
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• Contribute to continuous improvement projects across the finance function.
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• Partner with budget holders and stakeholders across the organisation to provide financial insight and challenge.
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Who will I report in to? Head of Finance

When will interviews be taking place? Interviews will be taking place as soon as suitable candidates are identified.

Ideal Experience

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• Previous experience supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts.
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• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs and data analysis.
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• Experience using finance systems such as Sage, Xero, Dynamics or similar ERP systems.
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• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
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• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities whilst meeting deadlines.
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• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business.
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• Proactive and positive approach with a willingness to support the wider finance team.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Management Accountant to join a successful and growing business, gaining broad finance exposure while contributing to operational and commercial decision-making within a supportive environment.