Interim Management Accountant

Interim Management Accountant Hybrid Leeds to £350 Umbrella Per day.

Interim Management Accountant - Public SectorLocation: Hybrid (UK-based organisation)Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)Duration: 3-6 months (potential to extend)Start: Mid-August/ SeptemberThe OpportunityWe are supporting a large public sector organisation in the appointment of an experienced Interim Management Accountant to provide essential support whilst they recruit permanently.This is a hands-on role requiring a strong mix of financial accounting and management accounting expertise, operating within a complex and highly regulated environment. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining robust controls, and supporting the organisation through a smooth year-end close and audit cycle.Key Responsibilities

• Support and lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Produce management accounts, including robust variance analysis and commentary
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and supporting schedules
• Lead on audit preparation, including working papers, reconciliations, and responding to external audit queries
• Maintain balance sheet integrity through detailed reconciliations and issue resolution
• Work closely with budget holders to provide financial insight, challenge, and support decision-making
• Ensure compliance with public sector financial regulations and reporting standards
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and controls
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management as required

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in both financial and management accounting
• Strong track record supporting year-end and audit processes within a complex organisation
• Strong understanding of financial controls and governance frameworks
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capability
• Able to hit the ground running and deliver impact quickly in an interim capacity
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to contribute during a critical financial reporting period
• Broad, hands-on role with exposure to both technical and operational finance
• Work within a purpose-driven public sector environment
• Flexible, hybrid working model

If you're an experienced interim finance professional with a strong management/financial accounting background and are available from August onwards, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.