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Management Accountant - Part time - 22.5 hours

We are delighted to be partnering with a growing and well-established group of businesses operating within the construction and technical services sector to recruit a Management Accountant.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic environment supporting two complementary businesses, offering great exposure to operational and commercial finance.
You’ll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, strengthening controls, and providing insight to support decision-making across the group.


The Role
Reporting into the Finance Director, this position will take ownership of the day-to-day financial management across both entities, ensuring high-quality reporting and meaningful financial insight.

Key responsibilities include:
*Financial Reporting & Control
*Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet reconciliations
*Maintaining and enhancing financial controls and processes
*Ensuring effective integration and data flow between financial systems

*Project Accounting
*Monitoring project costs against budgets
*Working closely with operational teams to ensure accurate recording of purchases and subcontractor costs
*Reviewing work in progress (WIP) and managing month-end accruals
*Ensuring accurate cost allocation across projects

*Compliance & Tax
*Managing and reviewing VAT returns, including sector-specific requirements
*Overseeing PAYE liabilities and liaising with HMRC where required
*Ensuring compliance with relevant industry schemes and regulations
*Liaising with external providers in relation to payroll submissions

*Business Partnering
*Providing insight into margins, cost overruns, and contract performance
*Supporting operational and strategic decision-making
*Acting as a key finance contact for operational stakeholders


The Person
Essential:
*Previous experience in a management accounting or similar role
*Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and improvement opportunities
*Excellent systems skills, including advanced Excel
*Ability to develop and improve financial processes

Desirable:

*Experience within a construction or project-based environment
*Understanding of concepts such as WIP, CIS, or project costing
*Exposure to cloud-based accounting systems (e.g. Xero)
*Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Personal Attributes

*High attention to detail and strong focus on accuracy
*Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently
*Strong problem-solving capabilities
*Excellent organisational and time management skills
*Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across teams