Interim Management Accountant - temporary ongoing start ASAP - Dickson O'Brien Associates : Job Details

Interim Management Accountant to manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to stock management and budgets, leading a small team and ensuring all deadlines are met.

You should have previous experience with bookkeeping and a flair for spotting numerical mistakes. Ultimately, you will provide the director with accurate quantitative information on the financial position, liquidity, and cash flows of the business, whilst ensuring we’re compliant with all regulations.

Key Responsibilities of the Management Accountant:

• Assist the director in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts
• Manage the cash flow and financial plans of the business for review with the MD
• Provide financial analysis and reports to the MD in a timely manner
• Prepare costings for new projects as and when required
• Review costings and look at pricing optimisation for all customers
• Prepare monthly management profit and loss accounts for the MD
• Monitor stock levels, place stock orders with suppliers and liaise with them through to delivery
• Prepare draft company accounts for the external accountant
• Have a hands-on approach to work with the support of another accounts team member to manage the overall finances of the company, assist with credit control and maintain accurate financial records
• Work with the office team to ensure the highest possible standards of customer service
• Commercially aware, an analytical thinker and problem solver with a good eye for detail and accuracy

Skills & Experience required:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a management accountant role
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills to relate to both customers and colleagues
• Very good organisational and time management skills
• Competent understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Bi, and further financial IT packages
• Sage 50 software experience
• Good attention to detail