Interim Management Accountant

At Rutherford Briant, we’re partnering with a growing SME business based in Basildon. As the business continues to scale, they are looking to appoint a Management Accountant to take ownership of day-to-day finance, provide commercial insight, and support informed decision-making across the business.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for a Management Accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced SME environment and being close to operations.

Produce monthly management accounts with clear commentary and variance analysis

Own the month-end close process, including accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations

Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cashflow projections, supporting business planning

Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accuracy across the ledger

Partner closely with directors and operational teams to provide meaningful financial insight

Analyse performance, margins, and costs to support profitability and growth

Assist with statutory accounts preparation and liaise with external accountants and advisors

Support process improvements as the business continues to develop its finance function

Proven experience in a Management Accountant or similar role within an SME environment

Strong understanding of management accounting and end-to-end month-end processes

Solid balance sheet knowledge and confidence owning reconciliations

Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyse and interpret financial data

A proactive, adaptable mindset with the confidence to work autonomously

Excellent communication skills, comfortable working directly with senior stakeholders

Part-qualified, fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), or qualified by experience

Competitive salary depending on experience

Hybrid or flexible working options

Broad exposure across the business with real influence on decision-making

A varied role with scope to shape and improve finance processes

Clear progression opportunities as the business grows

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.