Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Our client is seeking a qualified Management Accountant to join a growing and innovative business in a key finance role. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of the monthly management accounts process, provide valuable financial insight to support decision-making, and contribute to the ongoing development of a robust and forward-thinking finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounts & Reporting

Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
Complete month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and payroll adjustments.
Manage the month-end close process and reporting timetable.
Produce management reports and meaningful financial analysis for senior stakeholders.
Deliver variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, highlighting key trends, risks and opportunities.
Ensure financial data is accurate, reliable and audit-ready.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

Support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
Maintain rolling forecasts and provide regular updates on business performance.
Partner with department leaders to understand cost drivers and future spending requirements.
Prepare financial models and analysis to support planning, investment decisions and business strategy.
Contribute to long-term financial forecasting and performance improvement initiatives.

Business Partnering

Develop strong relationships with stakeholders across operations, engineering, manufacturing, sales, HR and support functions.
Provide financial guidance to support commercial and operational decision-making.
Help managers understand financial performance, business risks and opportunities.
Promote financial accountability and a culture of continuous improvement and cost control.

Financial Control & Compliance

Complete detailed monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Ensure all journals and reconciliations are appropriately supported and documented.
Manage accruals, prepayments, provisions and fixed asset accounting.
Maintain depreciation schedules and support the enhancement of financial controls and procedures.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies and governance requirements.

Operating Expenditure & Cash Flow

Take ownership of operating expenditure reporting and analysis.
Monitor departmental spending against budgets and forecasts.
Work with budget holders to identify trends, risks and cost-saving opportunities.
Support expenditure approvals, cost allocation and committed cost reporting.
Assist with weekly and monthly cash flow forecasting, working capital reporting and supplier payment planning.
Identify opportunities to improve cash flow and financial efficiency.

Audit, Payroll & Continuous Improvement

Prepare audit schedules and support statutory accounts preparation.
Assist with external audits, VAT reporting and other regulatory submissions.
Support payroll processing, reconciliations, pension accounting and employee cost reporting.
Analyse workforce costs and support payroll budgeting and forecasting.
Drive improvements in finance processes, reporting, controls and system capabilities.
Support ERP enhancements, automation initiatives and wider finance transformation projects.

Skills & Experience

Essential

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar role.
Strong knowledge of month-end and year-end accounting processes.
Proven experience producing management accounts and financial reports.
Excellent balance sheet reconciliation and financial control skills.
Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning experience.
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

Desirable

Experience with in manufacturing, engineering, aerospace or a similar industry.
Experience working with ERP systems.
Payroll accounting knowledge.
Cash flow forecasting and working capital experience.
Exposure to statutory reporting and external audits.
Proven track record of improving finance processes, controls and reporting