Delighted to be partnering with a long standing client of mine who are wanting an experienced Management Accountant to join the business on a 3-6 months basis in Huddersfield. This role would suit a hands-on Management Accountant who can quickly add value and support the finance function during a busy period of change. Key Responsibilities To produce monthly management accounts, risks and opportunities schedules and associated board report packs within agreed timetables To provide management with meaningful management information to identify early warnings and promote the decision-making process including sales and product contribution performance To produce and be responsible for accurate monthly management accounts in line with the required timescales To complete month end account reconciliations for the profit and loss accounts and balance sheet accounts To work in conjunction with the Project Accountants to produce long term contract end life actual calculation and forecasts and ensure the contract to-date margins are prudent and in line with the financial reporting guidelines To support the year end process and provide external auditors and tax advisors with information within agreed timeframes To provide a financial support for the large defence contracts including determining the technical accounting aspects for those of increasing complexity To lead initiatives such as business process improvement, systems development, cost reduction workshops and financial training within the Finance Team and to non-financial managers To produce cost centre reports and hold monthly reviews with the budget holders Support on the annual budget process, forward forecasts and associated board reports within agreed timetables. To complete all national statistics requirements Responsible for the monthly processing and reconciliation of employee expenses and petty cash Administrator responsibilities for the company card management process Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns About You Knowledge of project and long term contract accounting SAP experience and running month end processes Strong knowledge of Management Accounting and Cost Centre reporting Strong double entry book keeping experience Competent user of Microsoft Suite If you are immediatley available and feel this will be a suitable role please apply.