Management Accountant Contract Type: Short-term assignment (3-6 months) Location: Canterbury, CT2 - Hybrid (3 days in office) Salary: £32,000 Join a respected organisation as a Management Accountant. This role is ideal for an AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA/CIMA part-qualified professional looking to develop their career in a dynamic Finance Department. The position offers a variety of responsibilities and the chance to support key financial processes and procedures. Day-to-Day of the Role: Oversee month-end procedures and prepare monthly management accounts. Handle accruals, prepayments, and monthly journal postings. Manage payroll postings and reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts. Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and control account reconciliations, including inter-company accounts. Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, manage depreciation, additions, and disposals. Support the rollout of the full Purchase Ordering system, including configuring training. Assist budget managers with reports and expenditure analysis. Quality check VAT returns and assist with statutory reporting to government organisations. Plan audit schedules and assist with the preparation of annual statutory accounts. Oversee financial transactions for investment properties and liaise with the letting agency. Prepare a three-year rolling budget, including creating nominal codes and consolidating reports. Manage aged debtors for all companies and reconcile to trial balance. Support other roles within the Finance department as needed. Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum 4 years’ experience in a Finance department. Experience in statutory accounts preparation and familiarity with Sage 200. High level of integrity, analytical skills, and attention to detail. Proactive, able to cope under pressure, and flexible in work approach. Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise competing demands. IT literate, confident in using Microsoft Office products. AAT qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA. Minimum grade C in Maths and English GCSEs. Benefits: Opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment. Exposure to a variety of financial operations and systems. Development opportunities in financial management and accounting. To apply for the Finance Business Partner / Management Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.