Interim Management Accountant

Overview

Jasper Rose is supporting a well‑known multi‑site retailer that is looking to hire an Interim Management Accountant to strengthen the finance team during a high‑pressure year‑end period.

This hybrid role is based at their London head office with regular collaboration across the store network and wider operational teams.

This position is suited to a technically strong, detail‑driven Management Accountant with proven experience in complex balance sheet ownership, high‑volume reconciliations and fixed asset accounting within a multi‑site environment.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate reporting, tight balance sheet control, and a smooth year‑end close.

• Owning complex balance sheet reconciliations across multi‑site retail entities
• Refreshing and cleaning down payroll balance sheet accounts
• Preparing monthly management accounts with accurate journals, accruals and prepayments
• Managing and reconciling the fixed asset register
• Investigating discrepancies, variances and unexplained movements
• Delivering detailed variance analysis and supporting commentary
• Supporting year‑end processes and ensuring audit readiness
• Identifying and improving controls, processes and reconciliation efficiency

• Part‑qualified or qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA
• Proven experience in multi‑site retail, hospitality, or consumer environments (essential)
• Strong technical accounting skills with deep balance sheet knowledge
• Confident handling high‑volume reconciliations and complex account structures
• Hands‑on, proactive and comfortable working at pace ahead of year‑end
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with multi‑site systems
• Hybrid: 2 days onsite (Tuesday & Wednesday)