Interim Accounts Manager

Description

PE-backed business in the professional services sector is looking to appoint an Accounts Manager to support the Financial Controller with day-to-day accounting, reporting, and cashflow management.

This is a hands-on finance role covering all aspects of month-end reporting, transactional finance, and management accounting. You’ll be responsible for producing draft management accounts, managing cashflow, and providing ad hoc reporting and analysis.

You’ll also oversee the work of two junior team members, ensuring accuracy across bookkeeping and transactional processing.

Key responsibilities

Produce draft management accounts for one small entity

Prepare cashflow forecasts and monitor daily movements

Post journals, accruals, and prepayments

Reconcile balance sheet accounts

Support budgeting and forecasting cycles

Provide ad hoc reporting and financial analysis as needed

Oversee bookkeeping, purchase and sales ledger, and bank reconciliations

Liaise with customers, suppliers, and insurers on finance queries

Support and review the work of two junior finance team members

Maintain accurate records within XeroAbout you

Grounding in management and financial accounting

Experience producing management accounts

Hands-on with transactional finance and reconciliations

Experience using Xero (or similar accounting system)

Comfortable in a fast-paced, SME-style environment

Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

AAT qualified or qualified by experience (ACCA/CIMA part-qualified also considered)

Available to start at short noticePackage & working pattern

£35,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)

4 days on site in Huddersfield, 1 day working from home (Friday)

6-month temporary contract, with potential to extend

Immediate start availableIPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities

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