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Our client is a medium to large consultancy with multiple entities. They have been acquisitive and are currently experiencing change within the business which has led to an opening for an interim Management Accountant. 
 
You will be working as part of a collaborative finance team with two offices in the UK. You will be sat in Central London and support the other UK office as an extra resource to help with management accounts.  
 
The main purpose of the role will include production of management accounts, VAT returns, fixed assets and depreciation.
 
You will report to the Financial Controller and your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and variance analysis
• Calculation of depreciation, prepayments, accruals and other provisions
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations 
• Cash flow forecasts
• Preparation of VAT returns 
• Daily banking tasks including reviewing / authorising payments
• Preparation of month-end reports required for senior management meetings
• Deliver process improvements and identify opportunities to make repetitive tasks more efficient
• Ad-hoc reporting as required by management and other functions within the group

It is also key you have ability to communicate and collaborate across stakeholders in the group. 

Knowledge & experience:

• Qualified accountant – ACA / ACCA / CIMA
• Management accounting experience is essential
• VAT beneficial but not essential
• Partnering across offices with accuracy and attention to detail
• Work to strict deadlines
• Advanced excel skills
• Proactive approach to improving processes

This opportunity will start at the end of April or May 2025 and be for 6 months.

We will be reviewing CVs throughout the process so please apply as soon as possible and we are committed to ensuring the entire process is inclusive and accessible for all candidates that fit the minimum requirements for our role. As such, we encourage applications from under-represented groups in the accountancy sector. Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments for you at any stage in the process.
  
At Trace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and believe that, in any business, it is imperative that all members of staff feel appreciated and respected in their roles.

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