Commercial Management Accountant
A commercially focused finance role with real scale, influence and long-term progression. This is an opportunity to step into a broad, hands-on position within a growing, multi-entity organisation where finance plays a visible role in shaping operational and strategic decisions.
The opportunity This role suits a Commercial Management Accountant who enjoys ownership, variety and working closely with senior leadership. You will partner directly with the Finance Director, helping drive financial insight across a complex operation within the transport and rail sector. The role is office-based in Great Dunmow, offering strong exposure to the wider business and access to key decision makers.
As a Commercial Management Accountant, you will sit at the centre of reporting, controls and commercial analysis, supporting a business that continues to evolve in both scale and complexity across the transport and rail sector.
What you’ll be doing *Producing monthly management accounts across multiple legal entities
*Preparing and reviewing journals, accruals and prepayments
*Maintaining and reconciling fixed asset registers
*Supporting cost centre reporting and delivering clear, meaningful monthly packs
*Assisting with statutory accounts preparation and year-end close processes
*Supporting external audit activity and working with advisors
*Playing an active role in systems improvement, including ongoing development of AccountsIQ
*Streamlining processes to improve reporting accuracy, insight and efficiency
What we’re looking for *Strong management accounting experience in a multi-entity environment
*Confident balance sheet ownership, including fixed assets and journals
*Experience supporting statutory accounts and audit processes
*Comfortable working autonomously and taking responsibility for outcomes
*Commercially aware, with the confidence to engage and challenge constructively
*Strong systems and Excel skills, with an appetite for continuous improvement
What’s on offer *Indicative salary range of £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience
*Permanent, full-time position with long-term development prospects
*Close working relationship with an experienced Finance Director
*Exposure to a large, operationally complex business in the transport and rail sector
*Office-based role in Great Dunmow, five days per week, offering visibility and influence
This Commercial Management Accountant role is well suited to someone looking to increase their commercial impact in Great Dunmow within a business that values finance as a driver of performance. Applications and confidential discussions are welcomed.