Interim Senior Accountant

This Interim Senior Accountant role in the industrial and manufacturing sector involves overseeing key financial processes to ensure smooth operations and compliance. You'll play a pivotal role in managing financial reporting, budgeting, and supporting strategic decision-making.

Client Details

A company operating in the industrial and manufacturing sector based in Birmingham.

Description

Prepare monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

Lead month-end and year-end close processes.

Manage balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities.

Analyse manufacturing costs, margins, stock movements, and operational performance.

Partner with operational and production teams to provide financial insight and challenge.

Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors where required.

Support process improvement initiatives across finance and wider business operations.

Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and internal policies.

Profile

Experience in the industrial or manufacturing sector is desirable.

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

Proven Senior Accountant, Financial Accountant, or Management Accountant role.

Strong understanding of cost accounting, stock accounting, and manufacturing reporting.

Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.

Ability to quickly understand business operations and identify opportunities for improvement.

Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

Confident communicator capable of working effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.

Job Offer

Daily rate of £428 to £523, dependent on the level of experience.

Opportunity to join a reputable manufacturing business during an exciting period of development.

Exposure to senior stakeholders and key business initiatives.

Collaborative and supportive working environment.

Potential for contract extension depending on business requirements.

If you are a qualified finance professional with strong manufacturing experience and are available for an interim assignment, we would love to hear from you.