Management accounts, variance analysis, P&L Your new company Large client based in Wellingborough, Your new role Management Accountant4 Months Temporary role - potential for extension/permanent) Multi-Site Starting 18th August Equivalent to 30 - 36k on an hourly rate On site 8.30am to 5pm We are recruiting on behalf of a leading business seeking a confident and self-sufficient Management Accountant to join their finance team on a 4-month contract. This role has arisen due to a team restructuring and a new business win launching in October.Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the finance department with operational activities, financial reporting, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll be responsible for delivering accurate and timely management accounts, variance analysis, and KPI reporting, while ensuring compliance with corporate and contractual requirements. Key Responsibilities Independently complete weekly and month-end management accounts, including variance analysis Reconcile accounts to the ERP system (Oracle Cloud) on a weekly/monthly basis (experience of system not essential as recent upgrade) Prepare and post accruals and prepayments Report KPI and statistical data to internal stakeholders and external customers Reconcile Balance Sheet control accounts and post monthly charges to the P&L Investigate and resolve Accounts Payable/Receivable queries, including parked and blocked invoices Support the Finance Manager and Senior Finance Manager with: Weekly estimates Quarterly forecasts Annual budgets Provide ad hoc support to the wider finance team as required Candidate Profile Proven experience in management accounting within a fast-paced, multi-site environment Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs essential) Comfortable working with finance systems Confident communicator with the ability to liaise with Finance Business Partners, Operations, and Customers Able to take ownership of individual P&Ls and manage multiple client accounts Highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Why Apply? Opportunity to work with a dynamic finance team in a growing business Exposure to a newly implemented ERP system High-impact role with stakeholder visibility Potential for contract extension or permanent placement Interested candidates should apply with an up-to-date CV. For more information, please contact our finance recruitment team. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4714047