Part-Qualified Management Accountant

Our client based in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Part-Qualified Management Accountant with Payroll experience to join their business in Birmingham. The role is paying circa £40-50k (DOE), and requires 5 days in the office per week. What you'll do:
Prepare monthly management accounts for both the main entity and associated group businesses owned by senior stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness throughout all reporting cycles. Manage the purchase ledger function efficiently by maintaining clear records and supporting smooth supplier relationships across multiple business units. Complete VAT returns in accordance with HMRC requirements, ensuring compliance and minimising risk for the organisation while keeping up-to-date with regulatory changes.

Administer payroll using Payroll software, handling all aspects from data entry to reporting while providing support to colleagues with queries as needed. Oversee month-end processes including reconciliations, journal entries, and comprehensive reporting to ensure financial integrity across all entities within the group structure. Support year-end accounts preparation by collaborating closely with external auditors and internal stakeholders for seamless completion of statutory filings.

Maintain general finance compliance responsibilities such as statutory filings, regulatory adherence, and internal controls to uphold high standards of governance. Utilise Aria ERP system for accounting operations, ensuring data accuracy and process efficiency throughout the finance function while adapting quickly to new software tools. Work collaboratively with the Accounts Manager on day-to-day matters while reporting overall progress to senior management for transparent communication.

Provide ad hoc financial support to smaller businesses within the group as required, adapting quickly to changing priorities during busy periods such as year-end.

What you bring:

Proven experience performing as either a Finance Manager or Management Accountant within any sector such as manufacturing, public sector, retail, automotive or distribution is highly desirable. Comprehensive understanding of management accounts preparation including monthly reporting for multiple entities ensures you can deliver accurate results under time constraints. Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close processes efficiently while maintaining attention to detail during periods of increased demand such as year-end.

Ownership of profit & loss statements with responsibility for accurate reporting and analysis enables you to contribute meaningfully to business performance reviews. Experience administering payroll functions; familiarity with Iris Payroll is preferred but not essential as training opportunities are available. Strong track record supporting year-end accounts preparation alongside external auditors or internal teams demonstrates your dependability during critical periods. Expertise in general accounting operations including purchase ledger management and VAT returns compliance ensures smooth workflow integration across all entities.

Ability to use ERP systems for accounting tasks; quick learner when adapting to new software tools supports ongoing process modernisation efforts. Excellent interpersonal skills enabling effective collaboration within small teams and across wider business units fosters an inclusive workplace culture. Flexible approach to workload prioritisation; able to respond positively during periods of change or increased demand highlights your adaptability. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates