Interim Management Accountant

Employment type: Interim
Salary: 400/day - 450/day

INTERIM MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT - CONSULTANCY BUSINESS

2 DAYS IN THE OFFICE, 3 DAYS FROM HOME – 5 MONTH CONTRACT

£400–450 per day (inside IR35)

Are you a hands-on Management Accountant looking for an interim assignment where you can take ownership quickly? Do you thrive in environments where you can steady the ship, improve processes, and deliver clean, reliable reporting?

We Do Group are supporting a London-based consultancy, recruiting an experienced Interim Management Accountant to step in from 16th March 2026 for a 5-month assignment.

This is a visible role. You’ll own the month-end process end-to-end, manage an Accounts Assistant, and help bring structure and clarity to reporting during a period of transition.

WISH LIST

Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CA)
Proven experience delivering month-end in SME or consultancy environments
Confident improving processes in imperfect systems

THE ROLE

Own the full month-end process from trial balance through to reporting pack
Review and oversee transactional processing (AP, AR, bank, expenses)
Prepare accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations
Ensure balance sheet integrity and challenge historic issues where identified
Produce clear, reliable monthly reporting for leadership
Business partner with central functions including HR, IT and Communications
Support budgeting and forecasting cycles
Identify and implement practical process improvements
Work closely with an experienced team member during handover
Contribute to early-stage discussions around a future finance system change
Provide stability and oversight during a period of internal restructuring
Act as a safe pair of hands across day-to-day finance operations

YOUR PROFILE

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA or CIMA)
Effective communicator – written and verbal
Good working knowledge of MS Excel
Demonstrable experience improving finance processes in SME settings
Confident managing stakeholders and holding your own in collaborative environments

RATE & KEY DETAILS

£400–450 per day (inside IR35)
2 days per week in the London Bridge office
5-month contract
Start date: 16th March 2026

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