Management Accountant

Management Accountant

• Location: Central
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £55,000 - £62,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus benefits

Reed Finance is recruiting on behalf of a leading global energy organisation for a qualified Accountant to join their dynamic and fast‑paced Finance team. This role will provide crucial financial insights and support across the business, playing a key role in financial reporting and strategic decision‑making.

Successful candidates will be a fully qualified Accountant with strong experience preparing management accounts for multiple entities, ideally in an international organisation, and who can business partner very well. Plus you must be immediately available or available on short notice to commence in this role at the moment.

• Manage the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Conduct detailed cash flow analysis and reporting.
• Oversee and refine budgeting and forecasting processes, providing insightful variance analysis and recommendations to aid strategic decisions.
• Post payroll journals for multiple entities and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, investigating any discrepancies to ensure financial integrity.
• Deliver high‑quality financial analysis and performance insights to support business decision‑making.
• Enhance month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Collaborate with various team members and departments to gather and analyse financial data, fostering strong teamwork and cross‑departmental cooperation.
• Assist in audit preparations and respond to auditor queries as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement through system enhancements, process optimisation, and automation initiatives.

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with a minimum of 2 years post‑qualification experience, or newly qualified with at least 5 years of industry experience in a management accounting role.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas) and experience with ERP/accounting systems (ideally SAP, HFM, TM1).
• Strong foundation in management accounting, financial control, and reporting best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational abilities.
• Effective communication skills, capable of engaging with non‑financial stakeholders.
• Proactive and driven, with a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Desirable:
  Experience in the oil and gas industry, knowledge of Power BI or similar reporting tools, and exposure to cost centre analysis.

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a growing, international organisation
• Exposure to a wide range of business areas and strategic initiatives