Management Accountant

£55,000 to £55,000 per year, Up to £55K + benefits

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

15/07/2026

Your new company A UK-based rail freight organisation operates within a sector undergoing significant change, focused on supporting more sustainable and resilient transport solutions.

The business promotes a shift away from road-based logistics, recognising the pressures of congestion, environmental impact, and supply chain instability. The company delivers freight services across a range of industries, including industrial, energy, and construction, using a substantial fleet of locomotives and wagons supported by a nationwide workforce.

Its operations span multiple locations across the UK, to meet customer demand.

New role:
The Management Accountant will support financial performance management across multiple business units and at an organisational level.

The role plays a key part in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and delivering insightful analysis to inform strategic decision-making.

• Financial Reporting & Close Support: month-end close processes, including journals, cost allocation, and revenue/cost reporting
• Prepare P&L analysis with clear commentary and variance insights
• Assist with cash flow reporting and forecasting
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
• Budgeting & Forecasting support: budgeting and reforecasting processes
• Partner with operational teams to understand drivers and challenge assumptions
• Provide performance insights and forward‑looking analysis
• Balance Sheet & Controls: maintain balance sheet areas, including reconciliations
• Ensure strong financial controls and data integrity
• Identify improvements in processes and reporting
• Business Support: deliver ad-hoc analysis and monthly performance reporting
• Build effective relationships across operational teams
• Sustainability & Compliance: adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards

What you'll need to succeed:
Relevant accounting qualification, experience in management accounting within complex or multi‑entity environments, strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting principles, excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail, proficiency in Excel and financial systems, ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines, proactive and driven toward continuous improvement.

Flexibility to travel occasionally.

What you’ll get in return:
Pension contribution, 25‑day holiday, career progression, hybrid working, and more.