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Management Accountant (interim)

Southampton Temporary £250 - £315 per year View Job Description
Supporting the Financial Controller with the timely and accurate month end close process, underpinned by a robust control environment across the finance function. Delivering consolidated management accounts and annual statutory accounts. Developing accounting policies, KPIs and cash flow forecasts.
  • Immediate start
  • Private Equity Backed

About Our Client

A growing, PE backed organisation.

Job Description

* Ensure daily, weekly and monthly reporting is done in an accurate, concise and timely manner.
* Produce full set of consolidated management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow) by 5th working day of month and relevant schedules for the board pack.
* Ensure key controls are operating effectively and oversee a robust review of balance sheet review at month end.
* Produce analysis of costs vs budget.
* Support with the production of monthly reports for Lenders and Investors.
* Continuous review and improvement of month end reporting processes to keep pace with changes in the business and drive efficiency.
* Investigate accounting issues that arise.
* Support the FC with the year end audit process - liaise between auditors and other parts of the business to ensure an efficient audit process and produce the statutory accounts in an accurate and timely fashion.
* Production of the weekly cash flow forecasts.
* Ensure accurate preparation and timely submission of VAT and corporation tax returns.
* Assist with the financial integration of acquired businesses into the Group.
* Liaise with other departments and internal stakeholders on data and financial reporting issues.

The Successful Applicant

* Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent
* Accountancy qualification
* Experience of producing management accounts
* Report writing, data analysis and interpretation
* Driving process improvements and changes to meet organisational objectives
* Experience of using financial systems
* Setting up/reviewing and maintaining financial processes
* MS Office, strong Excel skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to think logically and apply a methodical approach to organising information or preparing a business proposal.
* High level of accuracy, with strong attention to detail
* Ability to maintain confidence of staff at all levels
* Ability to cost-effectively fulfil an unending requirement from finite resource

What's on Offer

A competitive daily rate plus hybrid working.

Contact
Paul Parker
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6717997
Phone number
02380 682201

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Management Accountant
Sector
Business Services
Location
Southampton
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Paul Parker
Consultant phone
02380 682201
Job reference
JN-042025-6717997