About this role
Temporary Management Accountant
Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days in office) Contract: Temporary (1-2 months initially) Salary Equivalent: £40,000 - £53,000 per annum (DOE) Start Date: ASAP, ideally before 23rd October Reporting To: Operational Finance Manager
The Opportunity
Our client is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join their Operational Finance team on an interim basis to provide cover during a period of transition. This is a hands-on role supporting the month-end process, revenue accounting activities, and business partnering across an international business.
There is potential for the role to become permanent, subject to business approval and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Manage month-end close activities and ensure reporting deadlines are metPrepare revenue recognition calculations and reportingPerform cost of sales accounting and accrualsProduce gross profit reporting and variance analysisPrepare detailed commentary for management reportingComplete balance sheet and intercompany reconciliationsInvestigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies and FX issuesReview revenue files, budgets and insertion ordersSupport ad hoc finance, tax and reporting requestsBusiness partner with UK and US stakeholders to resolve financial queriesAnalyse third-party revenue reports and prepare data for group reporting Skills & Experience Required
Qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience accountantMinimum 5 years' finance experiencePrevious experience independently performing a Management Accountant-level roleStrong month-end experienceExperience with: Revenue recognitionCost of sales accountingAccruals and prepaymentsBalance sheet reconciliationsVariance analysis and reportingBusiness partnering Experience working within multi-currency environments (GBP, USD, EUR preferred) Systems & Technical Skills
Advanced Excel skills including: Pivot TablesVLOOKUPsXLOOKUPs NetSuite experience highly desirableExperience with ERP systems such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics GP consideredStrong systems capability and confidence working with large datasets About You
You will be a proactive and hands-on finance professional who can quickly integrate into an established team and add value from day one. You will be comfortable working independently, asking questions when required, and building effective relationships with stakeholders across the business.
Working Pattern
Hybrid working model3 days per week in the London officeFlexible start times between 8:00am and 10:00amStandard working day approximately 9:00am to 5:30pmSome flexibility required during month-end periods What's on Offer
Immediate start opportunityExposure to an international finance functionCollaborative and supportive team environmentPotential opportunity to move into a permanent position To apply, please submit your CV outlining your Management Accounting experience, systems knowledge and availability to start.