Interim Management Accountant / Finance Manager
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 1HH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4730581_1759921292 |
Summary
Your new company
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Temporary Management Accountant/Finance Manager to join our client based in Biggleswade during a period of transition. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact and support the business.
Your new role
You'll work closely with the current Management Accountant to ensure a smooth handover and maintain continuity in financial operations with the wider finance team.The ideal candidate for this position will be an experienced, qualified accountant, comfortable in a small-company environment and liaising with external auditors.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monthly management accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations, P&L reporting and producing management packs.
- Monthly payroll processing
- Full audit prep and liaising with external auditors to ensure full audit compliance and reporting to the group.
- Manage journals, accruals and prepayments
- Prepare and submit VAT returns
- Cashflow forecasting and management
- Oversee the Transactional and Financial Accounts team
What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for an experienced Accountant with proven experience in a SME business where they can get stuck in and support the team on a day to day basis.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Management Accountant role
- Qualified Accountant with a relevant degree
- Strong Excel skills (essential)
- Experience with SAP (preferred)
- Quick learner with strong initiative and problem-solving skills
What you'll get in return
This role is a 4-6 month position, initally this role will be full time for the first 2 months and then likely to drop to 3 days per week after that
on-site office based Monday to Friday 9-5.30, car driver required due to location.
What you need to do now
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