Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Oxfordshire

Day

UK Standard 5 on/2 off

No

45000

Location:

Oxford Airport, Oxfordshire

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Pattern:
Office Based

Reporting To: FP&A Manager

Unifi is a leading aviation services provider supporting major airlines and airports across the UK, Ireland, North America and other international markets. Our services include aircraft cleaning, cabin services, baggage handling, passenger assistance, ramp operations, de-icing, and water and waste servicing.

Our focus on safety, operational excellence, customer service and continuous improvement helps airlines operate efficiently and reliably every day. As Unifi grows, we are seeking talented people who want to make an impact and build their careers in a fast-paced aviation environment.

We are looking for a proactive, detail-focused Management Accountant to join our Finance team at Oxford Airport. Reporting to the FP&A Manager, the role supports accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, month-end activities, and UK and US Group reporting requirements.

This varied role covers management accounting, balance sheet control, audit support, tax compliance and business partnering. You will work closely with operational stakeholders and Finance colleagues to provide clear insight that supports performance and decision-making.

Support the accurate and timely preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring all month-end deadlines are met.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing general accruals
• Managing prepayments
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and processing additions, disposals, transfers and depreciation
• Managing intercompany transactions and reconciliations, including investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Completing other balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and control issues, and maintaining compliance with company policies
• Analysing overhead cost-centre variances
• Performing other ad hoc variance analysis

Preparing overhead cost-centre reports and analysis to improve business understanding

Maintain lease accounting schedules and records, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and reporting requirements.

• Prepare monthly US Group reporting submissions, including start-up costs, add-backs and other required financial information.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Act as a key Finance contact for internal and external audits, prepare supporting schedules and documentation, and help implement audit findings and process improvements.
• Assist with VAT, corporation tax and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Support compliance with tax regulations and filing deadlines.

• Part-qualified, finalist or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent); qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered.
• Experience as a Management Accountant or in a comparable finance role.
• Strong knowledge of month-end accounting processes.
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Proven experience of balance sheet reconciliations and controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Clear communication and effective stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Consistently high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to identify and implement process and efficiency improvements.

• Group reporting…