The Management Accountant is responsible for producing accurate, timely, and insightful management information to support operational and strategic decision-making across the business. The role plays a key part in the month-end close process, financial control, and performance analysis, working closely with the wider finance team and non-finance stakeholders to ensure high-quality financial reporting and effective cost control.
Key Accountabilities
*Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and supporting schedules
*Deliver the month-end close process in line with agreed timetables, ensuring all journals, accruals, and prepayments are complete and accurate
*Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items to ensure ongoing financial integrity
*Produce detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods, providing clear commentary and explanations of key movements
*Provide financial insight and analysis to operational and non-finance stakeholders, supporting effective decision-making and performance management
*Partner with budget holders and key stakeholders to monitor KPIs, control costs, and improve financial performance
*Work closely with the wider finance function to ensure the completeness, consistency, and accuracy of financial information across the business
*Support internal and external audit requirements, including preparation of audit schedules and timely responses to audit queries
*Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes, controls, and reporting to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and quality of information
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
*Part-qualified, qualified, or qualified by experience (PQ / Q / QBE) in a relevant accounting qualification
*Proven experience in a management accounting role
*Strong understanding of month-end close, financial control, and balance sheet reconciliations
*Experience producing variance analysis and financial commentary
*Ability to partner effectively with operational and non-finance stakeholders
*Experience working with KPIs and performance reporting