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Interim Management AccountantHamilton Woods Associates • Chelmsford, ENG, GB
Interim Management Accountant

Interim Management Accountant

Hamilton Woods Associates • Chelmsford, ENG, GB
25 days ago
Salary
£9.00 hourly
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Job Description

Interim Management Accountant\n

Location: Chelmsford (Hybrid Working)
Contract: 9-12 Months
Day Rate: £250-£300 per day (Inside IR35)

The Opportunity\n

Hamilton Woods are partnering with a well-established growing construction business to recruit an Interim Management Accountant for an initial 9-12 month contract.

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Operating across multiple live projects, this business has built a strong reputation within the construction sector and is looking to strengthen its finance team during a busy period of growth. This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with the Finance Manager and operational teams, providing accurate financial reporting and commercial support to ensure projects are delivered successfully.

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This opportunity would suit an experienced Management Accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced, project-led environment and can quickly add value.

Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Prepare accurate monthly management accounts in line with reporting deadlines.
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  • Produce balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments.
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  • Support month-end and year-end close processes.
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  • Prepare project cost reports and provide financial analysis across multiple live construction projects.
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  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
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  • Produce detailed variance analysis, identifying risks and opportunities.
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  • Business partner with Project Managers and operational teams, providing financial insight and commercial support.
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  • Monitor project costs, overheads and profitability against budget.
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  • Assist with audit preparation and statutory reporting requirements.
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  • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting.
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  • Support ad hoc finance and business improvement projects as required.
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About You\n

To be successful in this role, you will have:

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  • Previous experience producing full monthly management accounts.
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  • ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification (or be actively studying towards qualification).
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  • Experience within the construction, housebuilding, engineering or wider project-based sector.
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  • Strong understanding of project accounting, cost reporting and financial controls.
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  • Excellent Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
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  • Strong communication skills with the confidence to build relationships across finance and operational teams.
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  • The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
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What's on Offer?\n
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  • £250-£300 per day (Inside IR35).
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  • Initial 9-12 month contract.
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  • Hybrid working.
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  • Immediate start available.
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  • Opportunity to join a successful and growing construction business.
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  • A varied role with exposure to operational finance and commercial project support.
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If you're an experienced Management Accountant looking for your next interim contract within the construction sector, we'd love to hear from you.

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