Management Accountant

Project overview

Supporting the finance department during a temporary assignment of 12 months.

Profile of the suited interim professional:

• Support the Finance Director in running the finance department's daily operations
• Leading and supervising the Accounts Payable team
• Acting as the first point of contact for queries from finance and sales staff
• Monitoring, analysing and reporting on the performance of accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Identifying opportunities to improve cash flow and contributing to process improvements
• Following up and escalating customer and supplier queries
• Supporting the preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Assisting with commission calculations
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations
• Contributing to the preparation of management accounts and related reports
• Participating in weekly debtor meetings with senior management
• Providing operational support during holiday or absence periods
• Monitoring cash flow requirements and supporting cash management
• Supporting internal and external audit processes
• AAT certification, or progress toward ACCA, CIMA or a similar qualification
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, x/vlookups and sumifs
• Previous experience managing or supervising finance staff
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Collaborative and pragmatic mindset

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: 12 months
• Location: Watford, Greater-London, South East, East of En.., GB
• Languages: English