Management Accountant - Temp

Job description

Location: Near Cambridge (Hybrid - 2 days per week)

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Duration: Initial 6-Month Contract (Potential to Extend)
Rate: Circa £60,000 FTE or competitive day rate
Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a rapidly growing business near Cambridge to recruit a qualified Management Accountant for an initial six-month interim assignment.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding organisation that is creating a new position within its finance team. The role is being introduced on an interim basis to support continued growth, with the intention of assessing the long-term need for the position. As a result, there is genuine potential for the contract to be extended or converted into a permanent role.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the monthly management accounts process while supporting a range of ongoing finance and business improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts
Lead month-end close activities, including journals, accruals and prepayments
Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
Produce insightful financial analysis and management reporting
Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting
Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial support and challenge
Contribute to ongoing finance projects and process improvement initiatives
Assist with the continued development of the finance function as the business grows

About You

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Previous experience producing full management accounts within a commercial environment
Strong month-end accounting experience
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong Excel skills and experience using finance systems
Experience using Xero would be advantageous, although not essential
Available to start immediately or at short notice
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-09-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English