Management Accountant

An established organisation based in Southampton is seeking an Interim Part-Time Management Accountant to support its finance function during a busy and changeable period.

Operating within a professional and well-structured environment, this interim opportunity offers a broad and hands-on management accounting remit, ideal for someone looking for flexible, part-time work while still retaining meaningful responsibility and visibility across the finance operation.

This is a non-transactional role, focused on supporting reporting, planning and year-end readiness rather than day-to-day processing.

What will the Interim Management Accountant role involve?

• Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts using existing processes and templates
• Posting and reviewing accruals and prepayments
• Performing variance analysis and preparing supporting commentary
• Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations, particularly at quarter end
• Supporting VAT returns
• Maintaining an established cashflow forecast
• Assisting with budget preparation and updates
• Providing support around year-end and audit preparation, including schedules and documentation

Suitable candidate for the Interim Management Accountant vacancy:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) or strong QBE Management Accountant
• Proven experience supporting month-end and management accounts in an interim or hands-on role
• Confident with accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong Excel skills and comfortable working with existing spreadsheets and systems
• Able to work independently, manage deadlines and prioritise workload
• Looking for a part-time interim assignment with flexibility

Additional benefits and information for the role of Interim Management Accountant:

• Part-time requirement approx. 20 hours per week
• Flexible working pattern available around core deliverables
• Competitive £200 £225 per day (Umbrella) depending on experience
• Opportunity to support a well-run finance function during a key period
• Immediate / short notice start preferred

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