Interim Management Accountant
29 days ago
Plymouth
Interim Management Accountant job in Devon Interim Management Accountant - ManufacturingLocation: Plymouth Start Date: Early-Mid March 2026 Duration: Minimum 6 months - Hybrid working available Day Rate: Up to £250 per day Qualification: Qualified, Part-Qualified, or QBE About the RoleHays are partnering with a leading floor manufacturing business based in Plymouth, who are seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to support their finance function during a period of backlog and delayed month end reporting. You will take full ownership of the month end process within Sage 200, provide hands-on technical accounting support, and deliver accurate, timely management accounts. This role requires someone who can stabilise processes quickly, bring structure to reporting, and work confidently within a manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Management Accountant who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact. Key ResponsibilitiesMonth End Accounting & Reporting • Lead and execute the full month end close process within Sage 200, • Produce accurate and timely management accounts including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis, • Prepare and review accruals, prepayments, journals and adjustments, • Reconcile stock, WIP, and manufacturing variances in line with best practice, • Work hands-on within Sage 200 to ensure data integrity and smooth month end closure, • Identify weaknesses or gaps in current processes and implement practical improvements, • Strengthen financial controls, documentation and month end procedures, • Partner with production, operations, and wider finance colleagues to improve data flow, • Provide insight and recommendations to senior management, • Background as a Management Accountant, Assistant Finance Manager or similar, • Part-qualified, fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), or QBE with strong experience, • Hands-on experience with Sage 200, particularly month end procedures, • Manufacturing sector experience, • Highly organised, able to prioritise quickly and effectively, • Proactive, solutions-focused, and confident in improving processes, • Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, time-pressured environment