Job Title: Management Accountant (9-Month Fixed Term Contract)Location: Head Office (Hybrid/On-site as required)Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

OverviewElevation 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.