Full job descriptionA fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified Management Accountant to join a fast-paced, high-performing finance team.
This is a broad and commercially focused role, offering responsibility across management reporting, financial analysis, forecasting and business partnering, while supporting key financial decision-making across the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to further develop their career within a dynamic environment.
Please note: this is a fast-moving process and applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early application is encouraged.
Key Responsibilities
Management Information & Reporting
*Prepare relevant profit and loss and balance sheet postings to ensure accurate recording of revenue, costs and balance sheet items, including reconciliations across key financial systems and control activities.
*Manage revenue, direct costs and overheads across assigned business areas.
*Deliver month-end close processes, ensuring journals are posted and accounts reconciled to achieve materially accurate results.
*Maintain detailed revenue and cost trackers, escalating issues where appropriate and ensuring identified risks and opportunities are reflected in budgets and forecasts.
*Produce regular departmental reporting packs and financial deliverables, ensuring variances are understood and clearly explained.
*Complete detailed balance sheet reconciliations and historical analysis, communicating findings and recommendations effectively to stakeholders.
*Perform headcount reconciliations between financial ledgers and supporting records, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Support
*Build strong working relationships across finance and the wider business
*Provide financial insight and guidance to budget holders
*Support budgeting and forecasting processes
*Assist stakeholders in understanding financial performance and key variances
*Work collaboratively with planning and commercial teams to support accurate financial forecasting
Continuous Improvement
*Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and financial controls
*Support system enhancements and process efficiencies
*Contribute to the development of best practice across the finance function
*Provide guidance and support to junior team members where required
Skills & Experience
*Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
*Strong management accounting experience within a fast-paced environment or audit background
*Experience using financial systems and reporting tools
*Advanced Excel and strong data analysis skills
*Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
*Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
*Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively under pressure
*Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset
*Commercial awareness and strong problem-solving ability