Full job descriptionAbsolute Recruit is hiring a Temporary Management Accountant for a growing, private equity-backed business.

The business needs additional support through a busy year-end period while it recruits a permanent member of the finance team. Working closely with the Group Financial Controller, you’ll help keep month-end reporting on schedule and support year-end preparation.

This assignment will suit a hands-on Management Accountant who can get up to speed quickly and take ownership of key reporting and reconciliation tasks.

The role
*Prepare monthly management accounts across multiple sites.
*Produce P&L reports with clear variance analysis and commentary.
*Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items.
*Support year-end preparation, including schedules and information for the audit.
*Review accruals and prepayments to support accurate reporting.
*Respond to day-to-day finance queries from operational managers.
*Provide additional capacity during the busy period and permanent recruitment process.
About you
*You’ll have hands-on management accounting experience and be confident managing month-end tasks with limited supervision. Strong reconciliation skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines will be essential.
*You’ll be a confident Excel user who communicates clearly and works well with finance and operational colleagues. Experience within a multi-site business would be helpful.