Management Accountant (6-Month Contract with Potential to Become Permanent) An established and growing SME is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join the business on an initial 6-month contract, with the potential for the role to become permanent. This is a hands-on position offering the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening the finance function, improving management reporting, supporting payroll processes and enhancing financial controls across a multi-division business. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts and PandL reporting Support month-end processes, balance sheet reviews and reconciliations Assist with payroll and wages administration Analyse margins, costs and job profitability Improve financial reporting, controls and internal processes Support cashflow reporting and financial planning Work closely with operational managers to provide meaningful financial insights Support and develop existing finance team members Liaise with external accountants and support the transition towards a more in-house finance function About You Proven experience in a Management Accountant role within an SME environment Strong management reporting and month-end accounting experience Confident working independently in a hands-on finance role Commercially aware with strong analytical skills Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders Experience with Sage or similar accounting systems Payroll experience would be adva