Interim Management Accountant

Robertson Bell are supporting a Southampton-based public sector organisation to recruit an Interim Management Accountant on an initial six-month contract. This is a hybrid role requiring the successful candidate to attend the office three days per week.

The Management Accountant will be responsible for:

• Delivering a smooth and timely month-end process.
• Preparing and posting journals, including accruals, prepayments, and other necessary adjustments.
• Producing accurate management accounts to agreed deadlines.
• Completing balance sheet reconciliation and investigating variances.
• Preparing and presenting financial reports with clear, insightful analysis.

The successful candidate will:

• Be at least a part-qualified accountant, with exams sat in addition to any exemptions.
• Have proven experience in month-end processing, journal preparation, and producing high-quality management accounts.
• Demonstrate confidence in explaining financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Be a strong and proficient user of MS Excel.

This is an urgent requirement, so please don’t hesitate to submit your CV if you are interested, as the role is likely to be filled before the advertised closing date.

This role falls within IR35, with payment made via an Umbrella Company.