JHE & Partners are pleased to be working with a very successful company in Halifax who are seeking an experienced Accountant to join their organisation on an interim basis.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate closely with senior management and operational teams to provide strategic financial insights, support decision-making processes, and drive financial performance. The successful candidate will also be happy to be involved with the production of the monthly management accounts pack, working closely with the Finance Director. This is a temporary position ideal for a professional with a solid background in finance and organisational skills, committed to delivering high-quality results within a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Play a key role in the production of monthly management accounts pack
- P&L, Balance sheet and cashflow forecasting
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and quarterly forecasts
- VAT returns
- Maintenance of fixed asset register
- Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for optimisation.
- Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations
- Provide insights on financial performance, highlighting risks and opportunities to enhance business decision-making
- Maintain effective communication with stakeholders across departments to ensure alignment of financial objectives
- Organise and prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- Proven experience in financial analysis, planning, or related roles
- Proven ability to produce a set of monthly management accounts
- Manufacturing experience would be ideal
- Excellent analysis skills
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, capable of conveying technical information clearly
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
- Organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
- Knowledge of IT systems relevant to finance functions is desirable.
- Previous experience working as a Management Accountant / Finance Business Partner or in a similar role is preferred.
Offering a competitive salary, this is a brilliant opportunity to have an immediate impact on the business. Working with an accomplished FD who is fully on board with improving processes and adding value, I would urge anyone interested to apply at their earliest convenience.