Interim Management Accountant

Interim Management Accountant- Didcot, Oxfordshire (Hybrid)- Day Rate DOE- 3-6 Months

About the Role

We are supporting a growing SME client based in Didcot, Oxfordshire, who are looking to appoint an experienced Interim Management Accountant on an initial 3–6 month contract.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on, qualified accountant to join the finance function during a particularly busy period. You will provide additional support across the wider finance team, with a particular focus on month-end management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, able to hit the ground running and have strong experience operating within a fast-paced finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

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• Support the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts
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• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
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• Prepare and post accruals, prepayments and journals
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• Assist with month-end close and associated reporting activities
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• Undertake variance analysis, investigating and explaining key movements
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• Support the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts
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• Assist with cash flow and wider financial analysis where required
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• Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support the Finance Manager / wider leadership team
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• Identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial information
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• Provide general support across the finance function during a period of increased workload
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About You

We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant who can quickly integrate into an existing finance team and add value from day one.

Essential:

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• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
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• Strong, proven experience producing month-end management accounts
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• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and journals
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• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
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• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate and analyse large datasets
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• Strong attention to detail and a high level of financial accuracy
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• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
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• Immediately available or available at short notice
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Desirable:

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• Previous experience within an SME or growing business
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• Experience working in an interim / contract capacity
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• Experience supporting process improvements within a finance function
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• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
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Interim Management Accountant- Didcot, Oxfordshire (Hybrid)- Day Rate DOE- 3-6 Months