Job Title: Management Accountant (12-Month Interim Contract - Starts December) Working Pattern: Initially fully on-site (5 days/week), moving to hybrid. Overview: Maternity cover role responsible for end-to-end finance operations, including credit control, ledgers, bank reconciliation, management accounts, payroll support, and compliance. Requires a hands-on, detail-driven accountant able to manage busy workflows and ensure accurate, timely reporting. Handover and hand-back periods included. Key Responsibilities: Credit Control and Sales Ledger: Manage invoicing, customer accounts, credit checks, statements, debt chasing, applications for payment, credit notes, retentions/final accounts, and legal escalation when required. Purchase Ledger: Process and reconcile supplier invoices/statements, manage payment runs, expenses, international payments, and card reconciliations. Banking and Cashflow: Daily/monthly bank recs, payment setup, card monitoring, cashflow oversight, and system maintenance (Sage50). Management Accounts: Support month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments, PandL analysis, stock valuation, and VAT returns. Payroll and HR Admin: Maintain HR records, prepare timesheets, and support UK payroll processing and PAYE. Skills and Experience: Strong finance/accounting background with credit control and ledger management. Proficient in Sage50 and MS Office (especially Excel). Excellent accuracy, organisational skills, and ability to meet ..... full job details .....