Are you an immediately available finance professional looking for a meaningful short-term assignment? Do you enjoy stepping into a busy finance team, bringing stability, accuracy and pace? This temporary role could be a great fit, with genuine potential to transition into a permanent opportunity.
Carrington Wood is partnering with a respected organisation to recruit a Management Accountant on an initial 6–8 week contract. This is a hands-on role where you’ll quickly become a key part of the finance function, supporting month-end, compliance and financial controls across multiple entities.
What You’ll Be Doing:
ā Taking ownership of monthly Management Accounts
ā Completing balance sheet reconciliations
ā Preparing VAT returns and supporting statutory accounts
ā Working closely with budget holders, offering guidance and insight
ā Assisting with audit preparation and regulatory reporting
ā Supporting forecasting, cashflow and treasury tasks
ā Providing flexible cover across the Finance team
What We’re Looking For:
š” Strong Management Accounting experience
š” Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment
š” Excellent accuracy, organisation and attention to detail
š” Confident communicator with the ability to support non-finance colleagues
š” Proactive and solutions-focused approach
Why You’ll Love This Temporary Role:
ā Hourly rate to be confirmed, depending on experience
ā ASAP start — perfect if you're free immediately
ā Friendly, supportive team environment
ā Opportunity to make a quick and meaningful impact
ā Access to facilities including gym and parking
ā Genuine potential for the role to transition into a permanent opportunity
š Apply now for a confidential chat about this temporary Management Accountant opportunity in Truro.
Carrington Wood is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting organisations across Cornwall, Devon and the wider South West. We recruit across Finance, Administration, HR, Customer Service and Business Development on both a temporary and permanent basis