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  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified
  • Industry

    Retail & Consumer Goods
  • Pay

    £325 - £375 per day

Management Accountant - 6-month contract

Are you a Management Accountant expert? Are you looking for a new contract position? Are you immediately available?

Your new company

As a Management Accountant, you’ll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and supporting strategic decision-making across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and make a real impact. Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will play a key part in providing continuity within the finance function and driving business growth.

Your new role

  • Full ownership of management accounting
  • Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis
  • Oversight of COGS, labour costs, bonus calculations, payroll support, and overheads including prepayments and accruals
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Provide financial insight and analysis to support business performance
  • Assist with year-end audit and statutory reporting
  • Maintain and improve financial controls and processes
  • Business partnering with operations and sales teams to drive financial understanding and accountability
  • Collaborate with department heads to ensure accurate cost tracking and performance reporting

What you'll need to succeed

  • Fully qualified accountant (CAANZ, ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent), experience in food & beverage or retail sector is ideal
  • Background in audit or progression through a finance function
  • Strong grasp of P&L structures, cost drivers, and commercial performance metrics
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment with new processes and revenue streams
  • Collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with a drive for continuous improvement

What you'll get in return

Along with a day rate, you will get to work alongside a growing brand and a fantastic team.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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