Management Accountant

Overview

The Management Accountant is responsible for providing accurate financial information, analysis, and insight to support operational and strategic decision-making. The role focuses on cost control and performance reporting, ensuring the business operates efficiently and achieves its financial objectives.

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Analyse variances against budget and forecast, providing clear explanations
• Deliver month end activities in line with the timetable, task list, journal standards and approvals
• Prepare month end numbers by gaining a full understanding of the business system SYNC to gain deep knowledge of the Goods Receipts and Accrued Income postings
• Collaborate with the RSIS commercial and FP&A functions to ensure clear reporting and analysis
• Support senior management with ad hoc analysis and reporting
• Monitor costs and identify areas for efficiency improvement
• Analyse cost drivers and support cost reduction initiatives
• Assist in maintaining balance sheet integrity by preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and directing the clearance of aged balances, and month-end close outputs
• Support audit processes (internal and external) and resolve findings
• Drive continuous improvement in finance processes and reporting tools

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Strong systems knowledge (e.g., ERP, planning tools, Excel/Power BI)
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset