Management Accountant - Fixed Term Contract

Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate balance sheet integrity and financial reporting. * Maintain oversight of inventory, sales and purchase-related accounting transactions across key business systems. * Prepare and coordinate group reporting submissions, working closely with shared service and international finance teams. * Ensure statutory and management reporting remains compliant with IFRS and UK accounting requirements. * Manage corporation tax and deferred tax reporting, acting as a key contact for HMRC queries. * Champion continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging ERP systems to enhance efficiency and financial controls. * Review, strengthen and maintain a robust internal control environment. * Partner with stakeholders to support cash flow forecasting, budgeting and tax planning activities. * Provide financial insight and support on strategic projects and ad hoc business requirements. Candidate Profile * Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience. * Strong background in financial accounting, controls, month-end reporting and compliance. * Experience working with ERP platforms such as JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle or similar. * Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse, interpret and present financial data. * Highly organised, analytical and detail-focused, with a proactive approach to problem solving