Temporary Management Accountant 3 - 6 month Contract.Our client, based in Inverness, is looking for a temporary Accountant for 3 - 6 months. Qualifications:-Part qualified in a professional accounting qualification or qualified to an equivalent level by virtue of experience.Proven experience (3 years plus preferred) in management accounting, financial analysis or a related finance role.Experience in preparing financial reports, budgets, forecasts and variance analysis.Strong understanding of multi-user financial systems and accounting software.Experience of working in a multi-department environment, interacting with senior managers to support decision making.Knowledge and Skills:-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to present complex financial data clearly.Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel (including advanced functions such as pivot tables, SUMUPS, and V, H and XLOOKUPs).Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholder.Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in financial reporting.Desirable:-Experience of working within a partnership of diverse organisations.Experience with statutory accounting, tax or compliance-related activities.Knowledge of ERP systems and experience with financial modelling.Experience in automating or streamlining accounting processes.Professional Accounting qua