A successful international business based in Alton, Hampshire is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to provide immediate support during a busy period of audit preparation and month-end reporting.

This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can hit the ground running with minimal supervision and quickly take ownership of key accounting processes. Experience of working across multiple entities and advanced Excel skills are essential. The role will involve preparing and reviewing accruals, prepayments, fixed asset depreciation, VAT and supporting group consolidation activities.

 Job Title:      Management Accountant    

 Job Type:     Temporary                                  

 Location:    Alton   

 Salary:       £22 - £25 per hour

 Reference no:           16209

Management Accountant – About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly prepayment, accrual, depreciation and VAT schedules for UK entities.
• Review and support accounting activities across overseas entities, including payroll journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with transferring trial balances into group consolidation reports.
• Support audit preparation and month-end processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and increase efficiency.
• Utilise AI tools and automation to streamline routine accounting tasks.

 The successful Management Accountant will have:

• Strong understanding of management accounting principles, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills, including analysis of large data sets.
• Experience working with multiple entities and consolidations.
• Confident working independently and learning new processes quickly.

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