Management Accountant (6-Month Contract with Potential to Become Permanent)** An established and growing SME is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join the business on an initial 6-month contract, with the potential for the role to become permanent. This is a hands-on position offering the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening the finance function, improving management reporting, supporting payroll processes and enhancing financial controls across a multi-division business. **Key Responsibilities** * Prepare monthly management accounts and P&L reporting * Support month-end processes, balance sheet reviews and reconciliations * Assist with payroll and wages administration * Analyse margins, costs and job profitability * Improve financial reporting, controls and internal processes * Support cashflow reporting and financial planning * Work closely with operational managers to provide meaningful financial insights * Support and develop existing finance team members * Liaise with external accountants and support the transition towards a more in-house finance function **About You** * Proven experience in a Management Accountant role within an SME environment * Strong management reporting and month-end accounting experience * Confident working independently in a hands-on finance role * Commercially aware with strong analytical skills * Able to communicate financial information cle...