Qualified Accountant - Month End Control

Month End Controller

Qualified accountant with strong month end accounting experience

Month-End Close, SAP, Team Leadership

The Rate - £55 per hour
IR35 Status - Inside IR35
The Location - Manchester
The Working Pattern - Hybrid, circa 2 days per week in the office
Duration - Fixed-term contract, 12 months

About the Client

Digital Skills are working with a global, multinational technology organisation with a complex, multi-entity operating model. The finance team plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, compliant and timely financial reporting across regions.

About the Role

This is a hands-on month-end controller position with ownership of the close process across multiple legal entities. The role combines detailed accounting responsibility with stakeholder engagement and light people management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process across multiple entities and currencies
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of P&L and balance sheet reporting
• Operate within a robust SOX control environment
• Present monthly and quarterly financials to senior stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement across close processes and balance sheet quality
• Provide audit support and liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Line manage and support one direct report within the accounting team

Desired Skills and Experience

• Qualified accountant with strong month-end accounting experience
• Background in a multinational corporate or shared services environment
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP and SOX controls
• Hands-on SAP experience, ECC and or S/4HANA preferred
• Experience managing or coaching junior team members
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Confident stakeholder manager able to work cross-functionally

Summary of the Best Candidate

This role suits a qualified accountant with five or more years of relevant experience who enjoys owning the detail of the month-end close. You will be technically strong, comfortable working to tight deadlines and capable of leading both processes and people in a fast-paced environment.