Management Accountant (Temp to Perm)

Management Accountant (Temp to Perm - 6 Months)

Looking for a qualified Management Accountant to join an industry leading interior design business. This is a commercially focused role within a small team, requiring someone who can combine insight with a hands-on approach.

This role requires non negotiable 5 days a week in the London office.

You'll be responsible for producing management accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and partnering with the business to drive performance. Given the project-based nature of the work, experience with WIP, project accounting, and CVR is important, alongside familiarity with the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

Following a recent restructure and finance transformation, there is a strong focus on process improvement, so we're looking for someone who can identify inefficiencies, streamline workflows, and help embed best practice across the finance function.

This role combines financial reporting, strategic influence, and you'll also need to get involved in the detail, including journals, accruals, and occasional support with transactional finance when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with clear commentary and insights
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Partner with operational teams to drive commercial decision-making
• Manage and report on WIP and project profitability
• Support CVR processes and project cost tracking
• Oversee and manage Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) requirements
• Post journals, accruals, and prepayments, supporting month-end close
• Assist with transactional finance where needed (AP/AR, reconciliations)
• Identify and implement process improvements following recent transformation
• Build strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders across the business

Key Requirements

• Fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong commercial mindset with experience in management reporting
• Background in real estate, construction, fit-out, or similar
• Solid understanding of WIP, CIS, and project-based accounting
• Proven experience driving or supporting process improvements
• Hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable working in a small team
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with non-finance stakeholders
• Social, personable, and confident engaging across the business
• Strong Excel and systems skills

This role offers a great opportunity to step into a broad, commercially impactful position with the potential to move into a permanent role.

Location: London (Non negotiable 5 days in the office)

Contract: 6 month Temp to Perm

Rate: £350-400 a day inside IR35