Interim Management Accountant

Company: ICAEW
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Location: Exeter
Job Description:

Interim Management Accountant

  • Location: Devon
  • Sector: Public Sector
  • Rate: Up to £350 per day
  • Contract: Interim (Minimum 6 months)
  • Working Pattern: Hybrid – 4 days from home, 1 day in the office
  • Start Date: ASAP

A public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to support its finance team during a busy period of operational and financial activity. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong management accountant with public sector experience who can quickly add value, support budget holders and ensure accurate financial reporting and control.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports
  • Support budget monitoring, forecasting and financial planning activities
  • Provide financial advice and challenge to budget holders and senior stakeholders
  • Prepare accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Support year-end processes and audit requirements
  • Monitor income and expenditure against budgets
  • Develop and improve financial reporting and management information
  • Assist with financial modelling and analysis to support decision-making
  • Ensure compliance with public sector financial regulations and policies

About You

  • CIPFA qualified (essential)
  • Previous experience within the public sector
  • Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
  • Confident business partnering with non-finance stakeholders
  • Experienced in budgeting, forecasting and budget monitoring
  • Able to work independently and deliver results quickly
  • Available to start at short notice

What’s on Offer?

  • Up to £350 per day
  • Immediate start available
  • Initial contract of at least 6 months
  • Flexible hybrid working with 4 days from home and 1 day in the office
  • Opportunity to support a purpose-driven public sector organisation
  • Varied role with exposure to senior stakeholders
  • Potential for extension depending on business requirements

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Posted: October 18th, 2026