Management Accountant

Location: Chilworth

Management Accountant

Location:

Hybrid role, Office based Southampton.

Salary: £65,000 – £90,000 per annum, DOE + Excellent Benefits!

Contract:

Full-time, permanent

At DEKRA, safety isn’t just what we do it’s who we are.

Part of a global network of 49,000+ professionals across more than 60 countries, we help organisations in high-hazard and safety-critical industries prevent incidents, protect people and strengthen organisational safety and reliability.

We are now looking for our next Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in supporting DEKRA in the UK.

A day in a life and the impact you’ll make

DEKRA is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to play a pivotal role within our UK Finance function.

This is a senior, business-facing position where you will act as a finance business partner, providing insight, leadership, and robust financial control to support performance, profitability, and growth.

You will take ownership of monthly management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, audit liaison, and team leadership, while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

This role suits a fully qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical excellence with people leadership and commercial influence.

What you’ll do

Lead the finance team to consistently meet internal and external reporting deadlines
Produce accurate monthly management accounts with insightful variance analysis and commentary
Lead month-end and year-end close, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and fixed asset control
Ensure all group reporting and intercompany deadlines are met
Prepare cash flow forecasts and support financial planning
Act as a finance business partner to P&L owners, providing timely and meaningful financial insight
Attend and contribute to Business Manager P&L review meetings
Analyse financial and non-financial data to support decision-making, profitability, and growth
Lead the annual budget and periodic forecasting cycles
Own the annual audit process and act as the key liaison with external auditors
Ensure statutory accounts are prepared and filed in line with deadlines
Manage and develop a small finance team (Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable)
Review and improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies
Ensure adherence to accounting policies and governance standards
Provide technical accounting guidance where required
Act as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team
Work collaboratively across departments to drive continuous improvement
Champion DEKRA’s values, behaviours, and safety culture

What you bring

Essential

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)
Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience
Proven experience managing and developing a team
Strong working knowledge of SAP
Solid understanding of core accounting principles, particularly revenue accounting
Confident communicator able to influence both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused approach

Desirable

Experience in a multi-entity or group reporting environment
Background in business partnering within a complex organisation

Why join DEKRA

At DEKRA, our people live our values every day:

Safety first – always Integrity – acting ethically and transparently Customer focus – delivering value and trust Entrepreneurship – taking ownership and creating opportunity Team spirit – collaboration, respect, and shared success

You’ll join a global organisation with strong leadership, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact at both operational and strategic levels.

What success looks like

Monthly management accounts delivered accurately and on time
Reliable, insightful reporting for both local and group stakeholders
A motivated, well-led finance team
Continuous improvement in processes, controls, and collaboration

If you’re a commercially minded Management Accountant looking for a senior, influential role with flexibility and scope to lead, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of DEKRA UK.

No agencies please.

At DEKRA we value your unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive workplace for all team members