Management Accountant

Description

Management Accountant Full Time Monday to Friday 09 30

We re looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join our clients finance team and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and strong financial controls across the business.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys ownership of the numbers, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to be part of a business with an evolving group structure. Experience producing management accounts, managing the nominal ledger, and supporting month-end processes is essential. Experience with consolidated accounts is highly advantageous.

The Role As Management Accountant, you ll support operational teams with meaningful financial insight while ensuring financial records are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time. You ll work closely with internal stakeholders, clients, and external auditors, contributing to both day-to-day finance operations and wider business performance.

Key Responsibilities Maintain accurate financial records using Access Financials across multiple divisions

Manage the nominal ledger, ensuring all entries are complete and accurate

Prepare and support monthly management accounts and reporting

Complete month-end routines, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations

Process invoices, receipts, payments, and bank reconciliations

Manage accounts payable and receivable

Maintain debtor accounts, including set-up and archiving non-traders

Cash posting and allocation of payments on account

Prepare VAT returns and assist with HMRC submissions

Support budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes

Assist with year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors

Prepare detailed P&L and balance sheet schedules

Review and manage purchase order requests

Collate weekly and monthly sales figures

Complete sales ledger month-end routines, including customer statements

Utilise the business non-conformance register

Set up new supplier accounts

Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting

Identify and support process improvements within the finance function

Work collaboratively with teams across the business to improve cost and operational efficiency

What We re Looking For Strong experience in nominal ledger management and month-end accounting

Proven experience producing full management accounts

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)

Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy

Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload independently

Confident communicator, able to work with non-finance colleagues

Desirable Experience Experience preparing or assisting with consolidated accounts

Experience using Access Financials or similar accounting systems

Background in logistics, transport, or supply-chain environments

AAT qualified, studying towards CIMA / ACCA, or qualified by experience

Personal Attributes Logical thinker who sees tasks through to completion

Proactive, self-motivated, and solutions-focused

Organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Professional, reliable, and trustworthy

Committed to continuous improvement and personal development

Key Performance Indicators Accurate and timely month-end reporting

High-quality management accounts and financial analysis

Timely completion of reconciliations and audit requests

Contribution to improved processes and financial controls

Working Hours & Benefits Monday to Friday, 09 30 (30-minute lunch break)

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Onsite gym

Secure parking

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (including family cover, shopping discounts, legal and wellbeing support)

Company uniform

If you re a detail-driven Management Accountant looking to make a real impact within a growing business, we d love to hear from you.

Ad ID: 5417814222