Management Accountant

Better places, thriving communities

Role: Management Accountant (Fixed‑Term Contract - 6 Months)
Hours: Full Time
Location: Greater London (Hybrid)

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Management Accountant who will support high‑quality reporting and financial performance within our Water Division — our largest and most complex business area.

• Prepare and post prepayments, accruals, depreciation and amortisation, and take full ownership of allocated entities' monthly management accounts and reporting pack submissions.
• Review P&L activity performed by others, seeking justification for variances, and provide detailed Excel analysis as required.
• Maintain balance sheet working files throughout the month‑end cycle and deliver accurate Divisional and Group reporting and analysis.
• Complete Risks and Opportunities reporting for BLFC sign‑off, produce balance sheet control files with supporting documentation, and submit commentary highlighting areas of concern and recommended solutions.
• Prepare financial year‑end audit packs, liaise with auditors, support statutory reporting processes, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement of reporting quality and accuracy.

• Previous involvement in management accounts preparation.
• Demonstrable experience of transforming large‑volume data sets into meaningful, workable information.
• Ability to thrive within a matrix organisation and finance structure.
• Ability to work to tight reporting deadlines.

• Opportunity to work within Mitie's largest and most complex division.
• Exposure to senior finance stakeholders and development of strong reporting capability.
• A supportive environment with Senior Management Accountant and Financial Controller guidance.
• Ability to influence improvements in reporting accuracy, processes, and financial governance.

There's a place for you at Mitie — join us today!