Interim Management Accountant

Type: Fixed Term Contract - 9 Months

Function: Finance

Location: Huddersfield

Interim Management Accountant

Huddersfield | 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract July 2026 - March 2027

Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:30, Friday 08:00 - 13:00

 

Are you a commercially minded Management Accountant looking for an opportunity where you can make a genuine impact?

We're seeking an experienced and proactive Interim Management Accountant to join our finance team during a period of maternity cover. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, influence key business decisions, and contribute to the continued growth and success of our business.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting commercial performance, and helping drive process improvements across the finance function.

Why Join Us?

This role offers far more than traditional month-end reporting. You'll become a trusted business partner to the Managing Director, Operations Director, Sales Director and wider leadership team, providing valuable financial insight that helps shape business performance and strategic decision-making.

Benefits

• Free annual eye test and contribution towards glasses (up to £50)
• Annual health check
• PAM Assist Employee Wellbeing Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Death-in-service benefit (up to three times annual salary)
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 6%

The Role

As Interim Management Accountant, you will take ownership of the month-end process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting while supporting operational and commercial activities across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of profit and loss and balance sheet reporting
• Lead weekly project profitability reviews and provide commercial insight
• Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded and completed
• Process bank payments and prepare bank reconciliations
• Reconcile and manage intercompany balances
• Prepare and maintain weekly cash flow forecasts
• Support the year-end audit process and provide robust audit evidence
• Assist with finance process improvement and automation initiatives
• Prepare and post intercompany recharges
• Process employee expenses and company credit card transactions
• Prepare payroll journals and cost allocations
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support to senior management

About You

We're looking for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business and adding value beyond the numbers.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant with approximately 5 years' post-qualified experience, although qualified by experience (QBE) candidates will also be considered
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and willingness to take ownership
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Desirable Experience

• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, construction, software, or other project-based environments
• Knowledge of project accounting and long-term contract accounting
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental best practices

If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your expertise in a commercially focused role where your contribution will be recognised and valued, we'd love to hear from you.