Management Accountant

Job Title: Management Accountant (9-Month Fixed Term Contract) Location: Head Office (Hybrid) Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Overview Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be recruiting for a Management Accountant on behalf of a valued client. This is a 9-month fixed term contract opportunity, ideal for a qualified finance professional looking to play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting business decision-making, and ensuring the smooth running of the finance function.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work to tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed analytical commentary

Maintaining accruals, prepayments, fixed asset register, and costing analysis

Posting journals and maintaining the journal log

Managing sales and purchase ledgers, including reconciliations

Processing cash book postings and overseeing daily banking activities

Generating payment runs and completing supplier statement and invoice reconciliations

Producing balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations with clear analysis and actions

Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process

Preparing and monitoring daily cashflow

Acting as a key point of contact for finance-related queries across the business

Assisting with year-end audit processes and responding to auditor queries

Conducting detailed debtor and creditor reviews at month end

Building strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the business

Supporting the Finance Manager with ad-hoc projects and continuous process improvements

Providing cover across the wider finance team during periods of absence

About You

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Proven experience in preparing management accounts within a commercial environment

Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs)

Excellent analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines

Proactive, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented Management Accountant looking for your next contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you.