Temporary Management Accountant

Management Accountant (Temporary - Approx. 3 Months, Potential to Go Permanent) Location: Central Bristol (Hybrid - 3 days in the office)Morgan McKinley is supporting a long-standing Bristol SME with the appointment of an experienced Management Accountant who can join them on a 3-month interim contract. For the right person, there''s every chance this could convert into a permanent opportunity - but if you''re simply looking for a solid contract to get stuck into, that works too.We''re looking for someone who can start within a maximum of 2 weeks'' notice and who has genuine end-to-end management accounts experience within an SME environment. The finance team is hands-on, supportive, and busy, so you''ll need to be confident picking work up quickly and running with it.What you''ll be getting involved in:Full ownership of monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, and prepaymentsBalance sheet reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial recordsVariance analysis and commentary to support senior leadershipCashflow forecasting and monitoringSupport with budgeting and forecasting cyclesWorking closely with operational teams to understand cost driversHelping streamline processes and improve reporting where neededMonth-end close responsibilities from start to finishWhat we''re looking for:Strong SME background - you''re used to rolling your sleeves upComfortable taking full ownership of the management accounts processAble to start within 2 weeksConfident ..... full job details .....