Interim Management Accountant

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join a dynamic SME on an interim basis. This is a hands-on role supporting the finance function during a busy period, with responsibility for the full month-end process and management reporting.

Key Responsibilities Maintain and process general ledger journals accurately Manage accruals and prepayments schedules, ensuring correct allocations Oversee the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, and depreciation Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations Prepare the monthly management accounts pack, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance commentary. Ensure timely and accurate month-end close cycles Systems Experience ERP - for transaction posting, reporting, and ledger management Excel - for reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting packs Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Management Accountant Strong technical knowledge of journals, fixed assets, and month-end close Expertise in bank and balance sheet reconciliations Excellent analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to provide insightful commentary Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, Lookups) Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across finance and operational teams Contract Details & Benefits 6-month interim contract, with potential for extension Competitive daily rate equivalent to £45k pro rata Hybrid working based in Leeds Opportunity to take ownership of the full month-end and reporting process within a growing SME Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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