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.