Temporary Management Accountant

Temporary Management Accountant

Job Title: Management Accountant Contractor
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until End of March 2027 with permanent potential
Pay Rate: Up to £240 per day
Location: Hybrid - Leeds, LS15 - 3 days on site, 2 days from home

We are seeking a proactive and conscientious Management Accountant to join a Finance team in Leeds. This role will be responsible for the preparation, review and delivery of high quality management information, providing meaningful insight into business performance and supporting stakeholders with effective decision making.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part qualified or newly qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) looking to further develop their technical expertise and business partnering skills within a dynamic, fast paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of specific P&L areas within the monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness and adherence to deadlines.
• Prepare, review and challenge accruals and prepayments, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and robust supporting documentation.
• Deliver clear and insightful monthly reporting, including variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Provide high quality commentary and analysis, highlighting key drivers, risks and opportunities affecting performance.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring issues are identified and resolved promptly.
• Support monthly reforecasting and budgeting cycles.
• Actively identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, control and quality of reporting and month end processes.
• Respond to ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests from senior stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

• Part qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA preferred).
• Strong technical accounting foundation with experience of management accounting and month end close.
• Analytical and detail oriented, with the ability to interpret financial data and translate it into clear business insight.
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with non finance stakeholders and challenge constructively where appropriate.
• Well organised and resilient, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proactive, collaborative and solutions focused, with a continuous improvement mindset

Application Process:

To apply for the Temporary Management Accountant position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience. Be sure to highlight your key achievements in financial accounting.

Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest!

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