This Interim Senior Accountant role in the industrial and manufacturing sector involves overseeing key financial processes to ensure smooth operations and compliance. You'll play a pivotal role in managing financial reporting, budgeting, and supporting strategic decision-making.

Client Details

A company operating in the industrial and manufacturing sector based in Birmingham.

Description

• Prepare monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities.
• Analyse manufacturing costs, margins, stock movements, and operational performance.
• Partner with operational and production teams to provide financial insight and challenge.
• Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors where required.
• Support process improvement initiatives across finance and wider business operations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and internal policies.

Profile

• Experience in the industrial or manufacturing sector is desirable.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven Senior Accountant, Financial Accountant, or Management Accountant role.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, stock accounting, and manufacturing reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
• Ability to quickly understand business operations and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator capable of working effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.

Job Offer

• Daily rate of £428 to £523, dependent on the level of experience.
• Opportunity to join a reputable manufacturing business during an exciting period of development.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and key business initiatives.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Potential for contract extension depending on business requirements.

If you are a qualified finance professional with strong manufacturing experience and are available for an interim assignment, we would love to hear from you.