We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join an ambitious and growing business. This is a varied, hands-on role covering management accounts, financial analysis and balance sheet control, alongside oversight of wider day-to-day finance processes. You'll be someone who enjoys getting behind the numbers, improving processes and playing an active role within the wider finance function. This is an office-based role, working five days per week on site. What’s in it for you? ⦁ Work hours: Working Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm ⦁ Salary: £45,000 ⦁ 22 days annual leave, increasing to 25 with length of service ⦁ Study support offered and time off for exams ⦁ BHSF healthcare ⦁ Excellent retail discounts Management Accountant Responsibilities: ⦁ Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. ⦁ Complete month-end reconciliations, supporting schedules and financial analysis. ⦁ Review performance against expectations, investigating variances and trends and liaising with teams across the business. ⦁ Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and ensure appropriate financial controls are in place. ⦁ Produce and develop management information and reporting to support business decision-making. ⦁ Provide additional financial analysis and reporting to the Finance team and wider business when required. ⦁ Manage fixed assets, ensuring records remain accurate and up to date. ⦁ Oversee employee expenses and company card transactions, ensuring they are processed correctly and within agreed controls. ⦁ Support the management of business costs and supplier-related financial processes. ⦁ Assist with VAT, statutory reporting and other finance submissions as required. ⦁ Support the year-end and external audit process, preparing information and responding to auditor queries. ⦁ Contribute to ongoing improvements across finance systems, reporting and processes. Management Accountant Skills and Experience: ⦁ Experience preparing or supporting the production of monthly management accounts. ⦁ Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls. ⦁ Good analytical skills with the ability to investigate variances, identify issues and interpret financial information. ⦁ Strong Excel skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail. ⦁ Organised and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. ⦁ Proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to take ownership of both accounting and wider finance processes. ⦁ A continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in making processes more efficient. ⦁ Confident communicating with both finance and non-finance colleagues. ⦁ Ideally CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified/part-qualified, although relevant experience will also be considered