Interim Management Accountant
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £275.0 to £325.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £300 Daily Rate |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0PB |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4790953_1776950402 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be joining a global organisation with a sizeable UK operation, operating within a highly structured finance environment. The UK finance function works closely with a Global head office, with strong governance across month-end processes. The business is currently in a period of transition within the finance team, creating the need for experienced interim support to maintain continuity and control.
Your new role
This is an interim Management Accountant role supporting the UK finance team through a critical period of change. You will take full responsibility for the month-end process across multiple UK entities, with a strong focus on accuracy and balance sheet control. The assignment will begin with a month handover, working closely with the current role holder before operating independently.
Key responsibilities include:
- Full ownership of month-end close activities.
- Balance sheet reconciliations within strict SOX controls.
- Preparation of management accounts with analysis and commentary.
- Supporting day five month-end close deadlines.
- Preparation and posting of journals.
- Identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency.
- Supporting the transition from individual company reconciliations to group-level reconciliations.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced Management Accountant with strong month-end ownership experience.
You will ideally bring:
- Proven balance sheet reconciliation experience.
- Experience working within a SOX-controlled environment.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Experience using Workday, which is highly desirable.
- A high level of attention to detail.
- The ability to pick things up quickly and work independently.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, positive attitude.
What you'll get in return
- You will receive a competitive interim day rate up to £300 per day.
- You will benefit from a clear and structured handover at both the beginning and end of the assignment.
- Flexible working hours are available, around standard hours of 08:00 to 16:00.
- Scope for hybrid working following the initial handover period.
- The assignment is expected to run through to mid-September.
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 email me directly at If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new interim position, please contact me for a confidential discussion about your career.
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