Absolute Recruit is hiring a Temporary Management Accountant for a growing, private equity-backed business. The business needs additional support through a busy year-end period while it recruits a permanent member of the finance team. Working closely with the Group Financial Controller, you''ll help keep month-end reporting on schedule and support year-end preparation. This assignment will suit a hands-on Management Accountant who can get up to speed quickly and take ownership of key reporting and reconciliation tasks. The role Prepare monthly management accounts across multiple sites. Produce PandL reports with clear variance analysis and commentary. Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items. Support year-end preparation, including schedules and information for the audit. Review accruals and prepayments to support accurate reporting. Respond to day-to-day finance queries from operational managers. Provide additional capacity during the busy period and permanent recruitment process. About you You''ll have hands-on management accounting experience and be confident managing month-end tasks with limited supervision. Strong reconciliation skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines will be essential. You''ll be a confident Excel user who communicates clearly and works well with finance and operational colleagues. Experience within a multi-site business would be helpful. ..... full job details .....