Interim Management Accountant

Interim Management AccountantLocation: Taunton Area (5 days per week onsite)
Rate: Up to £275 per day
Contract: Interim Assignment (Initial 9-Month Contract)
Start Date: ASAP Sector: Manufacturing

Hays Senior Finance Interim & Contract Team are currently supporting a successful and growing manufacturing business in the Taunton area with the appointment of an experienced Interim Management Accountant.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to join a busy finance team and provide key support across management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and business performance analysis during a period of sustained growth and operational activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Prepare detailed variance analysis and financial commentary.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple departments.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.
• Prepare accruals, prepayments and journal entries.
• Assist with cashflow forecasting and working capital reporting.
• Partner with operational and production teams to support business performance.
• Analyse manufacturing costs, margins and stock movements.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with the preparation of KPI reporting packs for senior management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within finance.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and project support as required.

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Qualified by Experience.
• Previous Management Accountant experience within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment.
• Strong understanding of management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience analysing stock, inventory and manufacturing costs would be advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
• Able to build relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Comfortable working independently and adding value quickly within an interim assignment.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Dynamics 365, Oracle, Sage or similar would be beneficial.

The Opportunity

• Immediate start available.
• Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension.
• Up to £275 per day
• 5 days per week onsite in the Taunton area.
• Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business during an exciting period of growth.
• Broad and varied role with exposure to senior management and operational stakeholders.
• Friendly and collaborative team environment.

If you're an experienced Management Accountant with manufacturing experience and are available for your next interim opportunity, we'd be keen to speak with you.

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