Interim Cash Accountant
Day rate: £300-350pd.
Harlow.
Morgan Mckinley have partnered with a Private Equity-backed consumer retail business with operations globally. This role will report directly into a high calibre CFO and you will be supporting the business on cash management and cost improvements. This role will have global reach with operations on multiple continents, so a strong understanding of inter-company and inter-country transacting is crucial.
The Role
We are seeking a cash focused accountant who can work within a small finance team and manage the cash position of the business with support from the CFO. The role will be responsible for the Group revenue, bank accounts globally and the transactions internally, as well as externally.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily cash flow and bank balances across multiple entities and currencies
- Maintain the 13-week rolling cash flow forecasting.
- Reconcile all bank accounts on a weekly basis
- Record and allocate incoming and outgoing intercompany payments accurately within multiple finance systems.
- Prepare and post journals for bank charges, interest, and foreign exchange adjustments
- Support payment runs and ensure supplier invoices are processed on time
- Support month-end close with accurate cash-related reporting and reconciliations
- Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen cash management controls
About You
- Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)
- Minimum 2-4 years' experience in a cash focused role
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills (experience with ERP systems desirable, especially Sage)
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to be exceptionally hands on.
- Ideally experience in retail, manufacturing or stock/ inventory based businesses.
