Management Accountant

I am currently exclusively working with an impressive company based in the Lancaster area to recruit an Interim Management Accountant for a 3 month contract.
Due to recent changes within the team the business needs additional with month end activities and management accounts. The business is in a period of growth & positive change so we are looking for someone with experience & passion to work alongside the Finance Lead

This impressive business are innovative, longstanding and offer a great team environment across all departments which makes it a great opportunity! For the right candidate there may even be a chance of a permanent appointment.

Duties include:

• Management of the monthly close process to produce the final Trial Balance each month to facilitate the production of the monthly management accounts in accordance with company requirements
• Preparation of full variance analysis for the sales, contribution and overheads compared to budget and prior year, providing explanations and understanding of variances with proposed corrective actions to get back on plan as appropriate
• Provide insight and analysis of all operational costs across business
• Support the development of performance metrics and cost information for the operations teams
• Assist and support the FD to manage the company stock take process ensuring an accurate and timely count with variances understood and resolved
• Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are completed each month end with all reconciling items understood and cleared on a timely basis

Skills required for success:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
• Attention to detail and good analytical approach
• Extensive experience of management accounting and controlling

What's on offer

• Rate circa £225 per day

How to apply
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• Contact Shannon McGarry
• Email your CV

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