Interim Management Accountant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£250 to £350 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Exeter, EX2 4TA
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	14 Nov 2026

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Summary

Interim Management Accountant

Location: Devon

Sector: Public Sector

Rate: Up to £350 per day

Contract: Interim (Minimum 6 months)

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 4 days from home, 1 day in the office

Start Date: ASAP

A public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to support its finance team during a busy period of operational and financial activity.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong management accountant with public sector experience who can quickly add value, support budget holders and ensure accurate financial reporting and control.

Key Responsibilities

Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports

Support budget monitoring, forecasting and financial planning activities

Provide financial advice and challenge to budget holders and senior stakeholders

Prepare accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations

Support year-end processes and audit requirements

Monitor income and expenditure against budgets

Develop and improve financial reporting and management information

Assist with financial modelling and analysis to support decision-making

Ensure compliance with public sector financial regulations and policies

About You

CIPFA qualified (essential)

Previous experience within the public sector

Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience

Confident business partnering with non-finance stakeholders

Experienced in budgeting, forecasting and budget monitoring

Able to work independently and deliver results quickly

Available to start at short notice

What's on Offer?

Up to £350 per day

Immediate start available

Initial contract of at least 6 months

Flexible hybrid working with 4 days from home and 1 day in the office

Opportunity to support a purpose-driven public sector organisation

Varied role with exposure to senior stakeholders

Potential for extension depending on business requirements

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