Management Accountant Temp

London Interim £200 - £250 per day View Job Description
The role involves managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting to support informed decision-making across the business. You'll analyse performance data and provide clear, actionable insights to help improve profitability within a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
  • Join a fast-paced luxury brand to deliver impactful financial insights.
  • Support budgeting, reporting, and decisions in a creative setting.

About Our Client

A British luxury fashion brand known for its modern, refined aesthetic and strong focus on craftsmanship. It offers ready-to-wear collections and accessories, combining clean tailoring with a contemporary edge, and has built a global presence with a loyal, style-conscious customer base.

Job Description

The key responsibilities of this Management Accountant Temp role will be:

  • Own the full preparation of the monthly management accounts pack, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
  • Lead the month-end close process, including posting journals, accruals, prepayments, and cost reallocations
  • Produce detailed P&L and balance sheet reports, with full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations
  • Deliver insightful variance analysis against budget and forecast, identifying key trends and drivers
  • Partner with budget holders to review performance and challenge costs where appropriate
  • Take ownership of budgeting and reforecasting cycles, working closely with senior stakeholders
  • Produce cash flow reporting and support working capital management
  • Drive continuous improvement of reporting processes and financial controls
  • Support ad hoc commercial analysis and strategic projects

The Successful Applicant

The successful Management Accountant Temp will have:

  • Part-qualified is recognised accountancy qualificaion (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
  • Proven experience producing full management accounts independently
  • Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail
  • Confident communicator, able to partner with non-finance stakeholders
  • Experience within retail, fashion, or consumer-led businesses is desirable
  • Immediately available or on short notice

What's on Offer

The successful Management Accountant Temp will receive:

  • Competitive day rate of £200-£250, depending on experience
  • Hybrid working model, with flexibility around office and home working
  • Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
  • Opportunity to take full ownership of the management accounts process in a high-profile, creative London business
  • Exposure to senior stakeholders across multiple commercial functions
  • Fast-paced, collaborative environment with the chance to make an immediate impact
  • Potential for contract extension/permanent conversion depending on business needs



Contact
Molly Samson
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6931021
Phone number
+44 207 269 2197

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Management Accountant
Sector
Retail
Location
London
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Molly Samson
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2197
Job reference
JN-012026-6931021