Management Accountant

"If you're always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be." Maya Angelou.Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with our client to recruit a Management Accountant on a 9-month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team in a varied and commercially focused role, with an immediate start available.Based in Cheltenham, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function, delivering accurate reporting and meaningful financial insight to the wider business.Your key responsibilities as the Management Accountant:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Full ownership of month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
• Variance analysis with clear commentary for stakeholders
• Budgeting and forecasting support
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation and submission support for statutory and tax reporting requirements
• Assisting with year-end processes and audit support
• Supporting stakeholders with financial analysis and performance reporting
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and strengthen financial controls

To be considered for this position of Management Accountant:

• Fully qualified CIMA / ACA / ACCA, or equivalent (QBE will also be considered)
• Strong management accounting experience
• Good understanding of statutory reporting and tax compliance requirements
• Confident communicator with the ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders
• Proactive, organised, and able to meet deadlines
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded finance professional looking for an engaging interim role within a supportive environment.If you're passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on "apply" as soon as possible.You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.