Fixed Term Management Accountant

Job Summary

Job Description Purpose To clear the backlog of finance tasks arising from the new finance system implementation and the Group reporting of the three P&Ls, stabilising processes and freeing the permanent team to focus on business-as-usual and value-adding work. Key goals will be to ensure payments and revenue are appropriately recognised, driving revenue and savings in the business.

Key responsibilities

Work through the transitional finance backlog, resolving open items and reducing complexity in day-to-day processes. Investigate and clear aged balance sheet items, including historic accruals identified for review and release. Support recovery of the Corporation Tax paid on account and other cash recoveries. Review, rationalise and cancel redundant direct debits and recurring payments.

Resolve issues driving interest, penalties and charges (e.g. overdue invoices, PCI compliance, pension and fuel-card arrangements). Reduce unnecessary intercompany transfers and administrative rework across the merged entities. Document and hand over improved processes to the permanent team. Experience required Qualified or QBE finance professional with strong transactional and balance-sheet reconciliation experience.

Track record of clearing backlogs and working under a new or changing finance system. Comfortable operating in a merged / multi-entity environment with intercompany activity. Self-starting, detail-focused and able to add value quickly with minimal onboarding. Worker Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Number of Openings Available 1