Management Accountant - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Are you a Management Accountant expert? Are you looking for a new contract position? Are you immediately available?

Your new companyAs a Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and supporting strategic decision-making across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and make a real impact. Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will play a key part in providing continuity within the finance function and driving business growth.

Your new role

• Full ownership of management accounting
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis
• Oversight of COGS, labour costs, bonus calculations, payroll support, and overheads including prepayments and accruals
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support business performance
• Assist with year-end audit and statutory reporting
• Maintain and improve financial controls and processes
• Business partnering with operations and sales teams to drive financial understanding and accountability
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure accurate cost tracking and performance reporting

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified accountant (CAANZ, ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent), experience in food & beverage or retail sector is ideal
• Background in audit or progression through a finance function
• Strong grasp of P&L structures, cost drivers, and commercial performance metrics
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment with new processes and revenue streams
• Collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with a drive for continuous improvement

What you'll get in returnAlong with a day rate, you will get to work alongside a growing brand and a fantastic team.

What you need to do nowIf 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.

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