Job type
ContractLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Retail & Consumer GoodsPay
£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.
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