Management Accountant

Position: Management Accountant - Immediate Start
We are working exclusively with a well established, growth focused technology business to recruit an Interim Management Accountant on an immediate basis. This is a hands on, varied role at the heart of the finance function, offering the chance to make a real impact within a collaborative and commercially driven team.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the day-to-day accounting activities while supporting the broader finance team with high-quality reporting, forecasting, and business partnering.

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

  WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Own the daily accounting cycle - including purchase ledger, intercompany invoicing, expenses, and payment runs
Prepare monthly management accounts with insightful commentary on key performance metrics and trends
Collate and report the daily group cash position with accuracy and timeliness
Support preparation of financial forecasts including revenue projections, expense budgets, and cashflow
Monitor performance against budget, proactively identifying variances and improvement opportunities
Reconcile intercompany accounts and balance sheets on a monthly basis
Prepare payroll calculations for submission to external bureau (circa 20 employees)
Act as a business partner to operational leads, providing financial leadership and support for asset tracking and ad hoc queries
Actively contribute to internal and external audit processes
Identify and drive process improvement and efficiency initiatives across the finance function  WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Proven experience in a management accounting or finance business partnering role
Strong Excel skills and working knowledge of accounting systems - Sage 200 experience advantageous
Excellent communicator, able to translate complex financial data for non-finance stakeholders
Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment
Available at short notice and comfortable hitting the ground running in an interim to perm role
IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities