Management Accountant - Fixed Term Contract

Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate balance sheet integrity and financial reporting.

• Maintain oversight of inventory, sales and purchase-related accounting transactions across key business systems.

• Prepare and coordinate group reporting submissions, working closely with shared service and international finance teams.

• Ensure statutory and management reporting remains compliant with IFRS and UK accounting requirements.

• Manage corporation tax and deferred tax reporting, acting as a key contact for HMRC queries.

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging ERP systems to enhance efficiency and financial controls.

• Review, strengthen and maintain a robust internal control environment.

• Partner with stakeholders to support cash flow forecasting, budgeting and tax planning activities.

• Provide financial insight and support on strategic projects and ad hoc business requirements.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.

• Strong background in financial accounting, controls, month-end reporting and compliance.

• Experience working with ERP platforms such as JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle or similar.

• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse, interpret and present financial data.

• Highly organised, analytical and detail-focused, with a proactive approach to problem solving